The Step Test Evaluation of Performance on Stairs (STEPS): Validation and reliability in a neurological disorder The Step Test Evaluation of Performance on Stairs (STEPS): Validation and reliability

Abstract

Stair ambulation is one of the more challenging motor activities of daily life. The ability to safely negotiate steps is an important component of the abilities needed to maintain mobility and independence both in the home and community. A recent study based on a large National Health Interview Survey identified stairs and steps as one of the three most common hazards associated with fall injuries across all age groups . In our movement disorders clinic we have noted that patients with Huntington’s disease (HD) and Parkinson disease (PD) frequently report difficulties with stair negotiation or