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16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 79: Can Galileo Training reduce fall-risk and fracture-risk in elderly?
This study investigated the effects of 8 weeks of Galileo Training on mobility, muscle power, fall- and fracture-risk and bone parameters (age 60-80, 20Hz, pos. 3, 20° squat, 5*1min, 3/week, 8 weeks). Galileo Training improved balance (Berg Balance Scale, BBS) by 8%, muscle power (CRT) by 28%, increased flexibility (range of motion) by up to 50% and increased the Calcaneus bone quality by 0.3 SD...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 78: Do higher frequencies and knee angles increase pelvic floor activation?
This study examined during Galileo Training the effects of increasing frequencies and higher squatting angles on pelvic floor activation (EMG in relation to MVC, maximum voluntary contraction) (6-26Hz, 20°-40° squat, Pos. 3). The study shows that increasing knee angles and especially increasing frequencies significantly increase pelvic floor muscle activation up to 15%...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 77: Can 3 minutes Galileo Training decrease side differences in one-legged jumping?
This Study investigated the immediate effects of Galileo Training on the side-differences in one-legged jumping (26Hz, pos. 3, 3 min., bilateral 90° squats, both feet or only one foot on Galileo). The control group performed the identical exercise without vibration. Bilateral Galileo training improved jumping height of the stronger leg, one legged training focused on the weaker leg and decreased the side-difference by 12%...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 76: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone density at spine and hip?
This study investigates the effect of 24 months of Galileo Therapy in bone density (DXA) at the spine and at the hip in osteopenia patients (16Hz, 3x3 min., 1/week, 24 months). Both groups received Galileo Therapy one a week but one got addition Calcium and Vitamin D daily. Both groups showed improvements of bone density of up to 4% with a slightly higher effect in combination of Galileo Therapy and Nutrition...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 75: Can Galileo Therapy increase force in Osteoarthritis patients?
This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on maximum isometric force of then effected knee in Osteoarthritis patients (18-24Hz, pos. 3, 30° squat, 3x2 Min., 2/week, 8 weeks). Two control groups were used, one without an intervention and one using strength training (45 min. per session). The Galileo Group showed the highest improvements of the maximum isometric force of 25%...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 74: Can one minute of Galileo Therapy reduce spinal and increase corticospinal excitability?
This study showed the acute effects of Galileo Therapy on spinal excitability (H-Reflex) and corticospinal modulation (motor evoked potentials, MEP) (30Hz, pos. 3, 1 min, knee angle 5°). Only one minute of Galileo Therapy at high frequencies reduced up to 10 minutes after end of the exercise the spinal excitability by up to 24% and increased the corticospinal excitability by up to 23% (less reflex, higher voluntary activation)...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 73: Does Galileo Therapy increase Creatine Kinase levels in Duchenne patients?
This pilot study tested the effects of Galileo Therapy on Creatine Kinase (CK) levels in children with Duchenne Muscle Dystrophy (DMD, Age 4-14). (Flexed legs, 13-20Hz, pos. 2, 2*2 min., 3/week, 4 weeks). Galileo Training did not show any significant increases in CK levels during the 4 weeks of Galileo Therapy. This study shows a relevant safety aspect of Galileo Therapy for DMD patients...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 72: Can Galileo Therapy improve bone mass and muscle function in Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
This study documented the Effects of 6 month of home based Galileo Therapy (Cologne Concept) on bone parameters and muscle function in Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP, GMFM I-V, 2/day, 3*3 min., 6 months, individualize exercises). Galileo Therapy showed highly significant improvements in muscle mass (+3%), bone mass (+5.9%), muscle force /+7.8%) and muscle function & mobility (+12.8% mGFMF)...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 71: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and pain in chronic fatigue syndrome patients?
This study investigated the effects of 6 months of Galileo Therapy in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients on muscle function and pain (8-22Hz, pos. 4, 4*4 min., 3/week, 4 exercises: tip-toe, squat, 1-leg squat). Galileo Therapy showed significant improvement in muscle function of upper body and legs of up to 84% as well as in visual analog scale (VAS) score for mood, pain, fatigue and quality of life of up to 67%...
16. September 2023
Galileo Research Facts No. 70: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle strength and balance in Down Syndrome?
This study investigated the effects of 6 months of Galileo Therapy in Patients with down syndrome (age 8-9) on muscle strength and balance (25-30Hz, 10x30-60 sec., pos. 2, 3/week, knees slightly flexed). Both groups received 3/week 60 minutes physio therapy (stretching, strength training, balance). The Galileo Therapy group showed highly significantly higher effects on muscle strength of +14% and balance of up to +22%...
