Galileo Research Facts No. 158: Is Galileo Training more effective to activate Postural Control than Balance Training?
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Galileo Research Facts No. 158: Is Galileo Training more effective to activate Postural Control than Balance Training?

This Study observed short-term effects of Galileo Training on Postural Control compared to traditional balance training (25Hz, pos. 2, 2 min., almost straight leg, on forefoot). The Galileo group showed better results than the Wobble-Board group. The combination of reduction of co-contraction (-18%) and of H-Reflexes (-31%) resulted in an significant improvement of Postural Control (covered balance area -8%)...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 105: Can Galileo Training decrease Spinal Excitability even in micro-gravity?
GRFS, Space Research

Galileo Research Facts No. 105: Can Galileo Training decrease Spinal Excitability even in micro-gravity?

This study tested the effects of Galileo Training in micro-gravity conditions (parabolic flights). The muscle activation (EMG) and the Spinal Excitability (sensitivity of reflexes reacting on an external stimulus) was assessed with and without Galileo Training (25Hz) in normal gravity (1g) and micro-gravity (micro g). The results prove that Galileo Training can significantly decrease Spinal Excitability even in micro-gravity...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 74: Can one minute of Galileo Therapy reduce spinal and increase corticospinal excitability?
GRFS, Therapy

Galileo Research Facts No. 74: Can one minute of Galileo Therapy reduce spinal and increase corticospinal excitability?

This study showed the acute effects of Galileo Therapy on spinal excitability (H-Reflex) and corticospinal modulation (motor evoked potentials, MEP) (30Hz, pos. 3, 1 min, knee angle 5°). Only one minute of Galileo Therapy at high frequencies reduced up to 10 minutes after end of the exercise the spinal excitability by up to 24% and increased the corticospinal excitability by up to 23% (less reflex, higher voluntary activation)...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 37: Can 60 seconds of Galileo Therapy reduce Spinal Excitability significantly?
GRFS, Therapy

Galileo Research Facts No. 37: Can 60 seconds of Galileo Therapy reduce Spinal Excitability significantly?

This study examined the short-term effect of Galileo Therapy on Spinal Excitability which is the sensitivity of the stretch reflex to a defined external stimulus (1 Min., 22Hz, pos. 2, 30° flexed knee). There is an obvious decrease of 60% during the Galileo Therapy and even 10 minutes after the training still a decrease of over 25%. This effect is one of the main reasons why Galileo Therapy is effective in reduction of Spasticity...
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