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Motor functions of the groups were compared.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>The physical and demographic characteristics of two groups were similar (p\u2009&gt;\u20090.05). Distal group had significantly worser Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification (BLEFC) (median 3) and D2 score of Motor Function Measure (MFM-32\/D2) (mean 86.78\u2009\u00b1\u200919.83) than proximal group [BLEFC, median 1; MFM-32\/D2, mean 93.77\u2009\u00b1\u200914.89] (p\u2009\u2264\u20090.05). There was no difference in timed performance tests and Four Square Step Test between two groups (p\u2009&gt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Considering that mutations in the distal site of the DMD gene may lead to poorer motor function, performance outcomes, dynamic balance and functional status compared to proximal mutations, it is important to take the mutation site into account in the evaluation and intervention of children with DMD. 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