SPT

Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation

SPT stands for Stand pivot transfer, a rehabilitation abbreviation.

Transfer in which the patient stands, turns on their feet and sits on another surface, such as from bed to wheelchair or commode. Assistance level is documented.

Example: Bed to w/c SPT Mod A x1 toward stronger R side.

Usage notes

Patients usually transfer toward their stronger side. A squat pivot transfer, keeping a partial crouch, is used when patients cannot fully stand. Gait belts are standard for assisted transfers.

Related abbreviations

More rehabilitation abbreviations

• SAQ – Short arc quad
• SAR – Subacute rehabilitation
• SBA – Stand-by assist
• SBT – Sliding board transfer
• SLR – Straight leg raise
• SPC – Single-point cane
• ST – Speech therapy
• STG – Short-term goal
• STM – Soft tissue mobilization
• STS – Sit to stand
• TDWB – Touch-down weight bearing
• TENS – Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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