The Borg Scale is a subjective tool used to measure an individual’s perceived exertion during physical activity. It helps quantify how hard a person feels working based on sensations like fatigue, breathlessness, and muscle strain.
Borg Scale
Use Carepatron's free Borg RPE Scale PDF with an example to support patient assessments of perceived exertion and guide exercise intensity in clinical practice.
Use Template
Borg Scale Template
Commonly asked questions
Ask the patient to rate their effort using the numbered scale, considering physical sensations such as breathing rate, muscle fatigue, and overall exertion. The selected number reflects their perceived intensity during the activity.
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale measures a person's self-reported effort level during exercise. It captures internal responses to physical stress, including muscle fatigue, breathlessness, and total exertion.
EHR and practice management software
Get started for free
*No credit card required
Free
$0/usd
Unlimited clients
Telehealth
1GB of storage
Client portal text
Automated billing and online payments