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An Investigative Pre–Post Analysis of an Intensive Somatosensory Activity Intervention on Participation Goals, Motor Skills, and Somatosensory Function in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

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  • Patricia Jovellar-Isiegas

  • Luis Enrique Roche-Seruendo

  • Diego Jaén-Carrillo

  • Manuel Gómez-Barrera

  • César Cuesta-García

  • June 25, 2026

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    Somatosensory impairments are prevalent in children with unilateral cerebral palsy, impacting upper-limb function and daily activities.

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    The study involved 16 children aged 6–15 years who underwent a 36-hour intensive somatosensory activity intervention over three weeks.

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    Significant improvements were observed in goal-related occupational performance, with a 71.47% increase in COPM performance and 62.51% in family satisfaction.

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    Upper-limb motor performance improved by 12% in manual dexterity and hand function, as measured by the Box and Block Test and Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function Test.

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    Somatosensory outcomes showed improvements in various domains, including graphaesthesia and texture perception, while tactile registration showed limited change.

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An exploratory pre–post study of an intensive somatosensory activity-based intervention on participation-related goals, motor performance and somatosensory function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

  • by Patricia Jovellar-Isiegas, Luis Enrique Roche-Seruendo, Diego Jaén-Carrillo, Manuel Gómez-Barrera, César Cuesta-García

  • June 25, 2026

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