Galileo Research Facts No. 161: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)?
GRFS, Kids-Therapy
18 Sep 2023

Galileo Research Facts No. 161: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA, type II, III, IIIa, age 2-7) (Cologne Concept: 3×3 minutes, 10 session/week, 26 weeks). Galileo Therapy showed significant improvements in muscle function in Gross Motor Function Test (GMFM-66, +4%) and Hammersmith Functional Mobility Scale (HFMS, +9,5%). The following 6 months of standard therapy did not show further significant improvements…

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Galileo Research Facts No. 58: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle power and flexibility in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA)?
GRFS, Kids-Therapy
16 Sep 2023

Galileo Research Facts No. 58: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle power and flexibility in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA)?

This study explored the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle power and flexibility in kids with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) (3x3min., 10/week, 18-24Hz, pos. 2., knees bent slightly, Stretching, 8 weeks, 4 weeks follow-up). Even though this study was designed as a safety study only (low intensity Galileo Therapy) it showed significant increases in muscle power and flexibility of up to 36% during just 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy…

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