Perceived Exertion is not a Substitute for Fatiguability in Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Ricky ChengJulia FengAshley M GoodwinDavid UherAshwini K RaoMichael P McDermottDarryl C De VivoCarol Ewing GarberJacqueline Montes

Published in: Muscle & nerve (2022)

RPE is not associated with fatiguability in SMA. The possible association of PA and RPE may reflect the increased intensity of the 6MWT in weaker patients. RPE represents a sense of effort during exercise and should not be used as a substitute for fatiguability but may be a measure of patient experience during exercise. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

high intensity
physical activity
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
depressive symptoms
prognostic factors
social support
peritoneal dialysis
resistance training