This study examines the effect von Galileo Training on flexibility (26Hz, 5* 30 sec., pos. 2, straight legs, upper body 90° forward, 5/week, 4 weeks). Control group: identical exercises without vibration. The Galileo Group increased flexibility by 22% and sustained 50% of the effect after 3 weeks without any exercises. Standard stretching exercises only increased flexibility only by 14% and lost all effects after only 2 weeks...
Galileo Research Facts No. 16: Can Galileo Training even at high frequencies improve flexibility?
This study tested the short-term effect of Galileo Training on flexibility (26 Hz, 6 minutes, slightly bent knees, 170°). The control group used a cycling ergometer for 6 minutes at moderate 50W). As a result the flexibility measured by sit & reach test improved by 17%, torque in knee extension by 10% and torque in knee flexion by 8%. The control group did not show any significant changes...
Galileo Research Facts No. 15: Can Galileo Training decrease contractures?
This study shows the effect of Galileo Therapy (Cologne Concept: 3x3 minutes, 10 session/week, 26 weeks) with Spina Bifida patients (5-13 years). Contractures in Hip extension improved up to 36% and up to 14% in knee extension. At the same time standing improved by 36% (GMFM-D) and walking improved by 20% (GMFM-E). (Before Galileo Therapy, after Galileo, after additional 6 month without Galileo Therapy)...
Galileo Research Facts No. 14: Is Galileo Therapy at high frequencies safe for toddlers with Cerebral Palsy?
This study tested the safety and the effect of home-based Galileo Therapy (Galileo Delta Baby Tilt-Table, 14 weeks, alternating 12Hz and 22Hz) for toddlers age 1 to 2 years (GMFCS II-IV). It proved that Galileo Therapy even at 22Hz and for toddlers 12 to 24 months is save, feasible and has a high compliance (PEDI, pediatric evaluation of disability inventory questionnaire, cross-over study design with groups A and B)...
Galileo Research Facts No. 13: Can intense Galileo Therapy improve the walking distance in CP patients?
This study shows the effect of Galileo Therapy (20Hz, 3x3 Min., 4 sessions per week, over 20 weeks) in CP patients between 11 and 20 (GMFCS II/III). The CP-patients improved their 6 minutes walking distance by 35% (GMFCS III) and 11% (GMFCS II), their chair rise time by 18%, their muscle cross-sectional area by up to 5,6% and teir bone density by1,3% in the spine and by 2,2% in the legs...
Galileo Research Facts No. 12: Can Galileo Training increase endurance?
This study shows the effect of 16 Galileo Sessions (8 weeks, 30Hz, start 60% body weight, plus Occlusion) fro a group of young women compared to identical resistance training without vibration. The Galileo group increased the resistance by 85%, endurance by 57%, peak power on the ergometer by 9% (Wingate Rest); The resistance control group did not show a significant positive effect...
Galileo Research Facts No. 11: Can endurance athletes also gain with Galileo Training?
This study shows the effect of 16 Galileo Sessions (8 weeks, 30Hz, start 70% 1RM, plus Occlusion) for cyclists and Triathletes compared to identical resistance training. The Galileo Group increased muscle mass at the thigh by 3%, type 1 fiber cross-section by 25%, type 2 fiber cross-section by 23%, capillarization by 8% with no significant effect in the resistance training control group...
Galileo Research Facts No. 10: Can Galileo Training increase jumping height in older individuals?
This study investigated the effect of Galileo Training on jumping height in 45 to 63 year old individuals. They performed 12 training session at 30 Hz within 6 weeks. As a result jumping height increased by almost 20% while there was no significant change in the control group. The authors therefore suggested Galileo Training as an alternative to standard strength training methods...
Galileo Research Facts No. 9: Can Galileo Training reduce Back Pain?
This study examines the influence of a12 week Galileo Therapy intervention on Back Pain (slighly bent knees, 30Hz, 6 min., 2/week). Different standardized questionnaires were used (Roland Morris, Oswerty, VAS visual analog scale for Back Pain) to quantify Back Pain. The results showed that Galileo Therapy can significantly decreases Back Pain by up to 25%...
Galileo Research Facts No. 8: Can Galileo Training activate muscles of the back?
This study examines the activation (EMG) of different muscles of the back during Galileo Training at different knee angles. It shows that Galileo activates the muscles of the back up to 18% higher than just standing in the same position. Muscles of the back were activated up to 27% of the maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Galileo Training therefore significantly increases muscle activation of the back...