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Persiyanova-Dubrova A.L.

National Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Matveeva I.F.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Bubnova M.G.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Borg scale in cardiac rehabilitation: methodology and prospects for use

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Persiyanova-Dubrova A.L., Matveeva I.F., Bubnova M.G.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2022;25(9): 90‑96

DOI: 10.17116/profmed20222509190

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BORG SCALE IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION: METHODOLOGY AND PROSPECTS FOR USE
BORG SCALE IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION: METHODOLOGY AND PROSPECTS FOR USE

To cite this article:

Persiyanova-Dubrova AL, Matveeva IF, Bubnova MG. Borg scale in cardiac rehabilitation: methodology and prospects for use. Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2022;25(9):90‑96. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/profmed20222509190

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Abstract:

The literature review presents data on various formats of the Borg scale, its validity and reproducibility, and its use in healthy subjects and various categories of patients. Examples of the use of the Borg scale in cardiac rehabilitation for planning, prescribing, and evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures are provided. The practical aspects of its application and directions of further scientific research are discussed.

Keywords:

cardiac rehabilitation
aerobic physical training
Borg scale
exercise intensity

Authors:

Persiyanova-Dubrova A.L.

National Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Matveeva I.F.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Bubnova M.G.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of Russia

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20.04.2022

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20.06.2022

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