16 Sep
GRFS, Space Research

Galileo Research Facts No. 68: Can Galileo Training during 55 days bedrest improve long-term bone mass?

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In the 2nd Berlin Bedrest Study (BBR2) the effects of Galileo Training against the expected bone loss was tested (55 days, 24Hz, 6x1 min. exhaustive, 3/week). The control groups receive no training or identical training with-out vibration (RE). Galileo showed in almost all bone parameters improvements vs. control and e.g. in total hip BMC even vs. RE with improvements of up to +5.6% after half a year and still +3,7% after 2 years after bedrest...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 48: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone mass and decrease fracture risk?
15 Sep
GRFS, Therapy

Galileo Research Facts No. 48: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone mass and decrease fracture risk?

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This study compared Galileo Therapy vs. an one hour walking training (12,5Hz, pos. 3 , 60° bent knees, 6*1 min./day, 3/week, 8 months). The control group received a walking training (60 min.) + stretching exercises. The control group could not prevent bone loss. The Galileo Group could increase bone mass by more than 2% in the Ward-region even up to 6% and increase balance parameters by more than 25%...
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