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)...
Galileo Research Facts No. 52: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and bone parameters in OI (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) patients?
This study evaluated the effects of 6 months of Galileo Therapy in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) patients (Cologne Concept, 10 units/week, 6 months, 15-20Hz, individual exercises). The Galileo Therapy showed significant increase in muscle function (e.g. GMFM66 or walking distance) of up to 43%, an increase of muscle mass in the legs and pelvis of 8% and total body bone mineral content (BMC) of 21%...
Galileo Research Facts No. 15: Can Galileo Training decrease contractures?
This study shows the effect of Galileo Therapy (Cologne Concept: 3x3 minutes, 10 session/week, 26 weeks) with Spina Bifida patients (5-13 years). Contractures in Hip extension improved up to 36% and up to 14% in knee extension. At the same time standing improved by 36% (GMFM-D) and walking improved by 20% (GMFM-E). (Before Galileo Therapy, after Galileo, after additional 6 month without Galileo Therapy)...