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Galileo Research Facts No. 114: Can Galileo Therapy improve sensory perception in Diabetes Type 2 patients?

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This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on sensory perception in Diabetes Type 2 patients with increased fall risk (at least 2 falls in the past year) and with diagnosed diabetic peripheral Neuropathy. The Galileo group received 11 minutes of Galileo Therapy 3 times per week over a period of 6 weeks (12Hz, position 1-3, 30° bent legs). The control group received identical exercises without Galileo vibration. The perception threshold was measured using standardized measurement systems.

In addition to the positive effects already reported (#GRFS55) compared to the control this Galileo group showed significant and essential improvements of the perception thresholds especially for vibration with an improvement of 21%. Taking into consideration the diagnosed peripheral Neuropathy this is a relevant improvement – the author therefore relates the study as a “cornerstone for patients with sensory impairments”.

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