Galileo Research Facts No. 156: Can Galileo Therapy increase Bone Mass?

Galileo Research Facts No. 156: Can Galileo Therapy increase Bone Mass?

This study investigated possible positive effects of Hypoxia (simulated high-altitude training) on Galileo Therapy for the increase of bone mass in older individuals (age: 65-77). Three groups were used (Control, Galileo with & without Hypoxia, +5min. Ergometer warmup, 12.5Hz, 120° squat, pos. 2, 4x30sec, 2/week, 18 weeks). Both Galileo groups show significant improvements of bone mass compared with the control group…

Galileo Research Facts No. 145: Can Galileo Training compensate negative vascular effects of bedrest?

Galileo Research Facts No. 145: Can Galileo Training compensate negative vascular effects of bedrest?

In the 2nd Berlin Bedrest Study (BBR2) the effects of Galileo Training against the expected bone loss was tested (55 days, 24Hz, 6×1 min. exhaustive, 3/week). The control groups receive no training or identical training with-out vibration (RE). While the control groups showed significant decrease in vascular parameters like dilator capacity or vascular diameter, the Galileo Group could even improve some of them (Vascular Stiffness)…

Galileo Research Facts No. 143: Can Galileo Training over a period of 12 weeks increase bone density at the spine?

Galileo Research Facts No. 143: Can Galileo Training over a period of 12 weeks increase bone density at the spine?

This study investigated the effects of 12 weeks of Galileo Training on bone formation markers and bone density of the spine in physical active students (age 18-23) (15-26Hz, 5-15 min., pos.2, 3/week, 12 weeks). The control group did not receive any additional exercises. While the control group decreased bone density at the spine of by up to 1.7%, the Galileo group could increase the bone density at the spine by up to 2.7%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 142: Can Galileo Therapy improve bone parameters in Pompe disease patients?

Galileo Research Facts No. 142: Can Galileo Therapy improve bone parameters in Pompe disease patients?

This pilot study documented effects of Galileo Therapy on bone architecture in patients with pope disease (20Hz, pos. 2, 4 Min., 3/week, 15 weeks). One of the patients was ambulatory the other wheel-chair bound. Both patients showed improvements, however the effects where much more pronounced in the wheel-chair bound patient with improvements of trabecular bone density of 12% and in trabecular number of 23%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 130 Can Galileo Therapy improve the motoric function in kids with Cerebral Palsy (CP)?

Galileo Research Facts No. 130 Can Galileo Therapy improve the motoric function in kids with Cerebral Palsy (CP)?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy in children with CP (Cerebral Palsy) and other neuro-muscular conditions within the Cologne therapy concept “auf die Beine” on motoric function and bone mass (10-20Hz, patient individual exercises, 10*15min./week, 6 months + 6 months follow-up). The Galileo Therapy showed an improvement of bone mass by +6,5% and of different aspects of motoric function of up to +35%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 127: Can Galileo Training during 55 days bedrest improve long-term bone mass at the spine?

Galileo Research Facts No. 127: Can Galileo Training during 55 days bedrest improve long-term bone mass at the spine?

In the 2nd Berlin Bedrest Study (BBR2) the effects of Galileo Training against the expected bone loss was tested (55 days, 24Hz, 6×1 min. exhaustive, 3/week). The control groups receive no training or identical training with-out vibration (RE). Galileo showed compared to the control groups increased trabecular bone density at the spine (L1-L3) even 2 years after the active bedrest phase with maximum improvements of up to +12%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 118: Can Galileo Therapy + HRT be more effective for bone density than strength training + HRT?

Galileo Research Facts No. 118: Can Galileo Therapy + HRT be more effective for bone density than strength training + HRT?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy vs. machine based strength training over a period of 1 year (60 min./week) (25Hz, Pos. 3-4, up to 15kg add. weights). Both received hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The control group received strength training at 6 different strength machines (Schnell). The Galileo group showed especially in combination with HRT significant higher effects with up to 3,7% increase aBMD…

Galileo Research Facts No. 79: Can Galileo Training reduce fall-risk and fracture-risk in elderly?

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…

Galileo Research Facts No. 76: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone density at spine and hip?

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, 3×3 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…

Galileo Research Facts No. 72: Can Galileo Therapy improve bone mass and muscle function in Cerebral Palsy (CP)?

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)…