Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale
From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history
The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale or RPE scale is a self-report tool to measure the intensity of physical work needed to do a particular activity.[1][2]
Theory
The scale scores perceived effort from 6 (no effort at all) to 20 (absolute maximum, exhaustion). Fitter people feel like they are putting in less effort than less fit or deconditioned people who are doing the same activity.[1]
Evidence
The World Health Organization has suggested using the RPE scale to assess effort when covering from COVID-19.
Subgroup
Cost and availability
The RPE scale is free to use and readily available.
See also
Learn more
- Perceived Exertion (Borg scale) - CDC
- Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale - HealthLink British Columbia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale". HealthLink BC. November 29, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Perceived Exertion (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale) | Physical Activity". Centers for Disease Control. September 17, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
