The short physical performance battery(SPPB)is an objective tool to measure balance,lower limb strength and physical function in the elderly.In recent years,it has been found that the SPPB in heart failure(HF)patients can not only assess the physical performance of the patients to develop rehabilitation programs,but also predict the clinical outcome of them.This article reviews the application of SPPB in patients with heart failure,in order to provide better treatment strategies for patients and improve their quality of life.