Galileo Research Facts No. 122: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and muscle mass in OI patients?

Galileo Research Facts No. 122: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and muscle mass in OI patients?

This study documented the effects of Galileo Training in children with OI (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) during the Cologne therapy concept “auf die Beine” on muscle function and muscle mass (10-20Hz, patient individual exercises, 10*15min./week, 6 months + 6 months follow-up). The results showed a significant growth corrected increase of muscle mass (+7%), an significant increase of leg force (+7%) and of the GMFM66 (+9%)...
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