The Short Physical Performance Battery is a reliable, valid, and responsive tool for assessing lower extremity function in older adults and patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
The Short Physical Performance Battery is a reliable, valid, and responsive functional assessment tool that provides valuable information beyond gait speed alone for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
Physical Therapy Department, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA Address correspondence to: Michael L. Puthoff, PT, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803 Ph: 563-333-6009, Fax: 563-333-6410 (email protected).
Michael L. Puthoff (Mon,) conducted a review in Cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) was evaluated. The Short Physical Performance Battery is a reliable, valid, and responsive tool for assessing lower extremity function in older adults and patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.