Perceived and measured levels of exertion of patients with chronic back pain exercising in a hydrotherapy pool.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of using ratings of perceived exertion (RPEs) to regulate exercise intensity for patients with chronic back pain while they undergo hydrotherapy. DESIGN: Experimental study. SETTING: Hydrotherapy pool in the United Kingdom. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-six patients (1...

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Main Authors: Barker, K, Dawes, H, Hansford, P, Shamley, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003