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What does Time to Descend Four Stairs mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

Time to Descend Four Stairs is a Duchenne (DMD) functional assessment term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: NSAA and Functional Assessment Terminology

Time to Descend Four Stairs

A timed assessment that measures how quickly a participant descends a standardized set of four stairs. The task evaluates functional mobility and lower-limb control, and changes in performance may reflect disease progression, although results are affected by technique and testing conditions.

Updated November 3, 2026

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