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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

The Borg CR-10 scale is suitable to quantify aerobic exercise intensity in women with fibromyalgia syndrome

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Author(s):
Carolina Pieroni Andrade [1] ; Antonio Roberto Zamunér [2] ; Meire Forti [3] ; Thalita Fonseca de França [4] ; Ester da Silva [5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Department of Physical Therapy - Brasil
[2] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Department of Physical Therapy - Brasil
[3] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Department of Physical Therapy - Brasil
[4] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Department of Physical Therapy - Brasil
[5] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Department of Physical Therapy - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Fisioter. Pesqui.; v. 24, n. 3, p. 267-272, 2017-09-00.
Abstract

ABSTRACT Patients with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) report higher ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) compared to healthy individuals for the same exercise intensity; however, to our knowledge, no studies have evaluated RPE at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold (VAT) for this population. This study aimed to assess RPE using the Borg CR-10 scale during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in women with FMS. Twenty-four women with FMS and twenty healthy control subjects (HC) voluntarily participated in this study. Near the end of every 1-minute period during CPET, subjects were asked to report their RPE for fatigue in the lower limbs (RPE-L) and dyspnea (RPE-D), respectively, according to the Borg CR-10 scale. FMS subjects showed higher RPE-L and RPE-D compared to HC subjects at free wheel and at the first load increment. However, no significant difference was observed between groups for power output. There was no significant difference between groups for RPE-L and RPE-D reported at VAT and peak CPET. However, FMS subjects showed lower power output compared to HC subjects. The present results showed that FMS subjects present higher RPE compared to HC subjects. However, RPE reported at VAT and at peak CPET was not different between groups. The Borg CR-10 scale scores obtained at VAT can be used as an additional parameter for prescribing exercise intensity in aerobic training protocols for women with FMS. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/17504-1 - The effects of hydrotherapy on the cardiorespiratory system and clinical manifestations in women with fibromyalgia syndrome
Grantee:Carolina Pieroni Andrade
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
FAPESP's process: 11/22122-5 - Study of the biomechanical, sensorial, cardiorespiratory and quality of life adaptations associated to physical therapy intervention in the fibromyalgic syndrome
Grantee:Tania de Fatima Salvini
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants