The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is an objective measurement instrument of balance, lower extremity strength, and functional capacity in older adults (>65 years of age) [1].

GAIT SPEED TEST Now I am going to observe how you normally walk. If you use a cane or other walking aid and you feel you need it to walk a short distance, then you may use it.

Of note, some instruments assess physical performance by measuring lower limb function, such as the SPPB, which has been frequently used in Brazilian studies with older adults. The SPPB is …

Le SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery) est la somme des scores sur trois critères : le test d’équilibre, le test de vitesse de marche et le test de lever de chaise.

L’addition des scores de tous les tests permet d’obtenir un score de performance globale. Un score inférieur à 8 est indicateur de risque de sarcopénie (ou dystrophie musculaire liée à l’âge). Résultats …

Le SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery) est la somme des scores du test de vitesse de marche, du test d'équilibre et du test de lever de chaise.

Oct 21, 2017 · Purpose The SPPB is an assessment tool for evaluation of lower extremity functioning in older persons.

You will be testing the patient in three areas: Balance, Gait speed, and Lower Extremity strength (Chair Stand Test). Each section is scored out of 4 points, so the highest total score for the SPPB is 12 points.

La SPPB est un outil simple, rapide et efficace pour mesurer les capacités fonctionnelles des membres inférieurs de personnes âgées. Elle s’effectue en un temps compatible avec l’activité clinique, en …

The SPPB has been demonstrated to have excellent psychometric properties and is predictive of a broad range of adverse outcomes, including mortality, incident disability, falls, hospitalization and …