Galileo Research Facts No. 163: Can Galileo Therapy improve walking distance in kids with CP?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 163: Can Galileo Therapy improve walking distance in kids with CP?

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This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy in Cerebral Palsy (CP, GMFCS 1&2, age 5-10) (Cologne Concept: 3x3 minutes, 10 session/week, 26 weeks) on walking distance (6MWT). Galileo Therapy showed a significant increase in walking distance after 6 months (+17%) while there was no further increase in the following 6 months without Galileo but with individual standard therapy...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 161: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 161: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)?

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This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA, type II, III, IIIa, age 2-7) (Cologne Concept: 3x3 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. 159: Can Galileo Therapy be used even under intense Chemotherapy in Leukemia?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 159: Can Galileo Therapy be used even under intense Chemotherapy in Leukemia?

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This safety study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy during intense chemotherapy in Leukemia. Galileo Therapy was compared to cycling ergometer training (20 min., 18-25Hz, pos. 3-4, 120° squat, 3/week, 2 weeks). The Galileo group showed significant muscle function improvements compared to the ergometer group with in Chair-rise power (+4%), jump height (+12%) as well as timed up & go test (TUG, +19%)...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 157: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and gait speed in children with Ataxia?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 157: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and gait speed in children with Ataxia?

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This study shows the effect of Galileo Therapy (Cologne Concept: 3x3 minutes, 10 session/week, 26 weeks) in Ataxia patients (3-14 years, 2 groups: progressive and non-progressive). Both Galileo groups show significant improvements in GRMF66 (+7%), gait speed (+12%), 1MWT (+41%). In the following 6 months with standard therapy there was no additional relevant improvement in the parameters...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 156: Can Galileo Therapy increase Bone Mass?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 156: Can Galileo Therapy increase Bone Mass?

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This study investigated possible positive effects of Hypoxia (simulated high-altitude training) on Galileo Therapy for the increase of bone mass in older individuals (age: 65-77). Three groups were used (Control, Galileo with & without Hypoxia, +5min. Ergometer warmup, 12.5Hz, 120° squat, pos. 2, 4x30sec, 2/week, 18 weeks). Both Galileo groups show significant improvements of bone mass compared with the control group...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 155: Can Galileo Therapy help COVID-19 patients for therapy and physical rehab?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 155: Can Galileo Therapy help COVID-19 patients for therapy and physical rehab?

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The WAVex (World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts) Panel recommends the use of Galileo Therapy for COVID-19 patients for therapy and physical rehab. Background for the recommendation are the results of 36 international comparable studies – more than half of them using Galileo devices, including the import ones concerning the use in ICU, COPD, CP, Parkinson and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 154: Can Galileo Therapy be used safely for patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 154: Can Galileo Therapy be used safely for patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)?

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This study investigated effects and safety of Galileo application for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care unit (UCI) with an expected stay of 7 days. A Galileo Med 15 was mounted directly to the ICU bed (exercises in lying, 3x3 Min., 24Hz, 20° knee flexion). The results showed significant positive muscular and cardiovascular effects and an improved muscle metabolism without negative side-effects...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 153: Can Galileo Therapy help COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 153: Can Galileo Therapy help COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)?

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The WAVex (World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts) Panel recommends the use of Galileo Therapy for COVID-19 patient therapy in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Background are the results of 36 international comparable studies – more than half of them using Galileo devices, including the import ones concerning the use in ICU, COPD, CP, Parkinson and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 165: Can Galileo Therapy improve voluntary muscle activation in children with CP?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 165: Can Galileo Therapy improve voluntary muscle activation in children with CP?

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This study investigated short-term effects of Galileo Therapy (16-25Hz, pos. 1,5-3, 1 min., 10° knee angle, fore-foot stance) in children with spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP, GMFCS 2-4, 4-12 Jahre). The mechanical reflex (-12%), active Range of Motion (+15%) and the voluntary muscle activation (+17, +37%) was measured. The observed significant improvements explain why Galileo Therapy is so effective in Spasticity Management...
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Galileo Research Facts No. 152: Can Galileo Mano Therapy reduce upper-limb dysfunction during Cancer Radiotherapy?
18 Sep
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Galileo Research Facts No. 152: Can Galileo Mano Therapy reduce upper-limb dysfunction during Cancer Radiotherapy?

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This study reported the effects of Galileo Mano Therapy on upper-body limb function and mental fatigue (Galileo Mano, 3 types of exercises, 10/18/30Hz, 3x20min./week, 6 weeks). The patients received additional 20 min. of ergometer and balance training each. The result showed improve upper-limb function and increased overall fitness and mental fatigue (+9% Grip Strength, +23% Flexibility, +18% less Mental Fatigue)...
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