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Perceived exertion measured by Borg scale, separated by setting
| Setting | Perceived exertion, M ± SD (pointsa) |
|---|---|
| Bed setting | |
| Knee height | 17.3±1.5 |
| Thigh height | 12.6±2.7 |
| Hip height | 9.8±2.0 |
| Bathroom setting | |
| Standing | 17.2±1.7 |
| Kneeling | 11.0±2.0 |
| Sitting | 9.7±2.5 |
M ± SD = mean ± standard deviation.
aBorg scale rating; 6 = no exertion at all and 20 = maximum exertion.
