Galileo Research Facts No. 175: Do Galileo Therapy effects in the elderly last 6 months after end of intervention?
GRFS, Therapy
18 Sep 2023

Galileo Research Facts No. 175: Do Galileo Therapy effects in the elderly last 6 months after end of intervention?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on functional independence (Barthel Index) in frail elderly (age 74-90) Three groups: Control without intervention, Simulation (identical exercises without Galileo), Galileo group (26Hz, pos. 1-2, 20° squat, 5-10x 1min.,12 weeks, 3/week). Only the Galileo group showed significant improvements of 6% and could maintain them even 6 months after the end of intervention…

Continue reading
Galileo Research Facts No. 170: Can Galileo Therapy increase balance and muscle function also in frail elderly?
GRFS, Therapy
18 Sep 2023

Galileo Research Facts No. 170: Can Galileo Therapy increase balance and muscle function also in frail elderly?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle function an balance in frail elderly (age 74-90) Three groups: Control without intervention, Simulation (identical exercises without Galileo), Galileo group (26Hz, pos. 1-2, 20° squat, 5-10x 1min.,12 weeks, 3/week). The Galileo group showed significant functional improvements of up to +14% while the other groups showed decrease in all parameters of up to -24%…

Continue reading
Galileo Research Facts No. 55: Can Galileo Therapy decrease HbA1c (long-term blood sugar level) and improve balance and power as well?
GRFS, Therapy
16 Sep 2023

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…

Continue reading
Galileo Research Facts No. 53: Can 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy at age 80 decrease fall risk and improve quality of life?
GRFS, Therapy
16 Sep 2023

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%)…

Continue reading
Galileo Research Facts No. 49: Can 4 minutes of Galileo Therapy per week increase balance and gait Parameters?
GRFS, Therapy
15 Sep 2023

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%)…

Continue reading
Galileo Research Facts No. 48: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone mass and decrease fracture risk?
GRFS, Therapy
15 Sep 2023

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%…

Continue reading