Galileo Research Facts No. 140: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle force and decrease fall-risk in young obese?

Galileo Research Facts No. 140: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle force and decrease fall-risk in young obese?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle force and fall-risk in young obese patients (26Hz, pos. 2, 20° squat, 5x60s., 3/week, 6 weeks). The control group performed identical exercises without Galileo. The Galileo group showed significantly higher effects than the control group for example on muscle strength (extensor torque increase by +6%) as well as reduction of fall-risk and fall-rate by -68%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 115: Can Galileo Training improve trunk flexibility and torque (force) of the knee?

Galileo Research Facts No. 115: Can Galileo Training improve trunk flexibility and torque (force) of the knee?

This study documented the effects of Galileo Training on flexibility and concentric knee torque in physical active young women (25Hz, pos.3, 2*5 min., 10° flexed legs, 5/week, 3 weeks). The control group continued their weekly training. The Galileo group received Galileo Training only and no other training. The Galileo group could improve concentric knee torque by up to 8% and flexibility (Sit & Reach Test) by 13%…

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

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%)…

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. 55: Can Galileo Therapy decrease HbA1c (long-term blood sugar level) and improve balance and power as well?

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, 3×3 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…

Galileo Research Facts No. 54: Can Galileo Training using deep squats effectively reduce fall risk and improve balance in elderly?

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%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 53: Can 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy at age 80 decrease fall risk and improve quality of life?

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%)…

Galileo Research Facts No. 49: Can 4 minutes of Galileo Therapy per week increase balance and gait Parameters?

Galileo Research Facts No. 49: Can 4 minutes of Galileo Therapy per week increase balance and gait Parameters?

This study tested the effect of a gait training with and without Galileo Therapy on balance and gait parameters in elderly ladies (12-20Hz, 4 min., 1/week, 2 months). Both groups received a special balance and gait training (2 times 30 min./week). With only 4 minutes additional therapy time per week the Galileo group showed significantly higher therapy effects on gait parameters (+10%) and balance (+88%)…

Galileo Research Facts No. 48: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone mass and decrease fracture risk?

Galileo Research Facts No. 48: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone mass and decrease fracture risk?

This study compared Galileo Therapy vs. an one hour walking training (12,5Hz, pos. 3 , 60° bent knees, 6*1 min./day, 3/week, 8 months). The control group received a walking training (60 min.) + stretching exercises. The control group could not prevent bone loss. The Galileo Group could increase bone mass by more than 2% in the Ward-region even up to 6% and increase balance parameters by more than 25%…

Galileo Research Facts No. 27: Can Galileo Training reduce back-pain and fall-risk at the same time?

Galileo Research Facts No. 27: Can Galileo Training reduce back-pain and fall-risk at the same time?

Diese Studie untersucht ob Galileo Therapie bei Patienten mit chronischem Rückenschmerz diesen und das Sturzrisiko reduzieren sowie die Balance verbessern kann (18 Hz, 5 Min., 2/Woche, 12 Wochen, leicht gebeugte Knie, Pos. 2). Die Kontrollgruppe führte umfangreiche Rückengymnastik durch. Die Galileo Gruppe verbesserte sich deutlich (Verbesserung Sturzindex 58%, Schmerz-Skala 52%) bei kürzerer Therapiedauer…