Observational StudyLongitudinal Study to Determine the Effectiveness of the Mobility Checkup for Older Adults

45-minute Mobility checkup that includes 5 physical performance measures and education based on outcomes compared to age and gender normative values.

The Mobility Checkup (MC) for older adults is a 45-minute preventative physical therapy visit designed to maintain mobility during aging. It has two parts, measurement (25 minutes) and education (20 minutes). The 5 standardized measures of physical performance in the MC are Walking speed, single leg stance time (balance), Five rep sit to stand (muscular endurance, transitions), 6-meter walk test (general endurance), and Timed up from floor test (transitions). Participants are provided education structured into 4 elements. 1. They are told their performance scores 2. They are shown how their performance scores on each of the measures compare to age and sex-referenced normative values 3. They are provided information about what their performance predicts about their health 4. They are referred to an appropriate provider if there was a health or safety concern during their MC or they are educated to follow the recommendations for physical activity that are recommended by the CDC.