Galileo Research Facts No. 113: Can Galileo Training be effective to increase muscle power older people?
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Galileo Research Facts No. 113: Can Galileo Training be effective to increase muscle power older people?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Training on muscle power in older community-dwelling adults ager 61 to 77 (15-25Hz, pos. 1, 70° knee-angle, 5*1min., 3/week, 6 weeks, increasing intensity). The control group did not perform any additional training. The Galileo group improved muscle power significantly, measured by the Timed Up & Go Test, (+12%) and using the Sit to Stand Test (+20%)...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 55: Can Galileo Therapy decrease HbA1c (long-term blood sugar level) and improve balance and power as well?
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Galileo Research Facts No. 55: Can Galileo Therapy decrease HbA1c (long-term blood sugar level) and improve balance and power as well?

This study examined the effects of Galileo Therapy on HbA1c (long-term glucose level), balance and power in 70 to 82 year old (15-30Hz, pos. 3, 3x3 min., 3/week, 6 weeks). The Galileo and Balance Therapy group both received 2/week 60 min. balance, strength and mobility therapy, the Galileo group additional 3/week, 9min. Galileo Therapy. The Galileo group significantly decrease HbA1c and increased balance and power...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 54: Can Galileo Training using deep squats effectively reduce fall risk and improve balance in elderly?
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Galileo Research Facts No. 54: Can Galileo Training using deep squats effectively reduce fall risk and improve balance in elderly?

This study reports the effect of 6 months of Galileo Training with and without deep squatting on balance, gait and fall risk in 68 – 79 year old (20Hz, 4 min., 2/week, 6 months). Both groups received Galileo Training, group 1 using static squats at 45° knee angle, group 2 used slow dynamic squats between 45° and 60°. Group 2 improved function in average by 30% more than group 1 with improvements in Balance of 40%...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 53: Can 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy at age 80 decrease fall risk and improve quality of life?
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Galileo Research Facts No. 53: Can 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy at age 80 decrease fall risk and improve quality of life?

This study reported the effects of 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy on fall risk, balance and quality of life in high fall risk, frail elderly (age 71 to 88, 15-30Hz, 5*1min., 3/week, 8 weeks). Both groups received additional 180 min. per week training therapy. With only extra 15 minutes per week the Galileo group showed about double the effects of the control group with improvement of quality of life (+44%) and decreased fall risk (-50%)...
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