Galileo Research Facts No. 70: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle strength and balance in Down Syndrome?
This study investigated the effects of 6 months of Galileo Therapy in Patients with down syndrome (age 8-9) on muscle strength and balance (25-30Hz, 10x30-60 sec., pos. 2, 3/week, knees slightly flexed). Both groups received 3/week 60 minutes physio therapy (stretching, strength training, balance). The Galileo Therapy group showed highly significantly higher effects on muscle strength of +14% and balance of up to +22%...