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...
Galileo Research Facts No. 2: Is Galileo Training more effective for muscle activation than vertical vibration?
This study compares muscle activation of the legs (EMG) of Galileo Training compared to vertical vibration (30Hz and 2mm amplitude). Compared to vertical vibration Galileo Training results in up to 150% higher additional activation of the muscle using identical amplitude and frequency (100% equivalent to standing)...
Galileo Research Facts No. 1: Can Galileo Training reduce Muscle Soreness?
This study investigates the influence of Galileo Training on muscle soreness. Both groups trained eccentric quadriceps extension at 120% 1RM. The Galileo group then trained for 3 minutes with Galileo at 12Hz. Galileo Training halved the subjective muscle soreness...