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25.05.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #80: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle power in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)?

This study tested the effects of only 4 weeks of Galileo Therapy on muscle power (CRT and 6 minutes walking test), function of the cardiovascular system… more

19.05.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #176: Can Galileo Balance Therapy in COPD increase muscle power at the same time?

This study compared the effects of Galileo Balance oriented Therapy on balance parameters in COPD patients (age 50-80, GOLD III-IV) compared to traditional… more

17.05.2021 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #78: Do higher frequencies and knee angles increase pelvic floor activation?

As #GRFS3 and #GRFS4 already showed, Galileo Training at high frequencies and deep squats significantly increase muscle activation (EMG). This study focused… more

15.05.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #175: Do Galileo Therapy effects in the elderly last 6 months after end of intervention?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle function and balance in frail elderly (age: 74-90). Three different groups where compared:… more

13.05.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #174: Can Galileo Therapy in COPD improve Balance more than Balance Training?

This study compared the effects of Galileo Therapy on balance parameter sin COPD patients (age 50-80, GOLD III-IV) compared to traditional balance training.… more

10.05.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #84: Can Galileo Therapy improve trunk control in stroke patients?

As done in #GRFS67, #GRFS66 and #GRFS40 this study investigated the positive effects of Galileo Therapy for stroke patients. In this case the focus was… more

03.05.2021 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #77: Can 3 minutes Galileo Training decrease side differences in one-legged jumping?

As in #GRFS19 and #GRFS35 this study examined the effects of one-legged Galileo Training. This time the immediate effects on one-legged jumping height… more

26.04.2021 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #72: Can Galileo Therapy improve bone mass and muscle function in Cerebral Palsy (CP)?

This was one of the first bigger publications about the very promising effects of the Cologne Concept of the group around Prof. Schoenau. The essential… more

05.04.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #134: Can Galileo Therapy in Ataxia patients improve blood-flow and muscle activation?

This study investigated the immediate effects of Galileo Therapy using the Galileo Delta tilt-table on blood-flow and muscle activation (EMG) in patients… more

29.03.2021 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #125: Can Galileo Training help to create maximum voluntary muscle activation in untrained?

This study reported the immediate effects of 1 minute of Galileo Training at 26Hz on the maximum voluntary activation of the muscles of the ankle. Two… more

22.03.2021 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #130: Can Galileo Therapy improve the motoric function in kids with Cerebral Palsy (CP)?

This study reported the therapy results of Galileo Therapy in kids with CP (Cerebral Palsy) within the Cologne Concept (University Hospital Cologne, Prof.… more

15.03.2021 - Home & Wellness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #108: Can Galileo Training improve jump height?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Training on jumping height in young male and females (age 20-30). Over a period of a little more than 5… more

08.03.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #124: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle force and endurance in COPD-patients?

This study investigates the effects of 3 months of Galileo Therapy in patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). In this case a… more

01.03.2021 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #117: Can posture variation during Galileo Training decrease vibration transmission to the head?

This Study investigated the influence of different postures during Galileo Training on the transmission of vibration to the upper body and the head. The… more

22.02.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #116: Can high frequency Galileo Therapy improve blood-flow in spinal cord injury?

This study investigated the effect of different frequencies (10, 20, 30Hz) during Galileo Training on blood-flow in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients… more

15.02.2021 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #111: Does muscle activation during Galileo Training increase with amplitude?

This study investigated muscle activation (EMG) of different muscles of the leg at different amplitudes and different frequencies (5 to 30Hz, position… more

08.02.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #107: Can 3 weeks of Galileo Therapy improve power and endurance in COPD patients?

This pilot study (4 patients) investigated the effects of 3 weeks of Galileo Therapy on muscle power and endurance in COPD in-patients. The results were… more

01.02.2021 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #12: can Galileo Training encrease endurance?

Train what you want to gain - the traditional training approach. This assumes that when you want to target endurance you need to exhaust the low-twitch… more

25.01.2021 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #51: Can 3 weeks of Galileo Therapy improve joint sensitivity and gait in CP patients?

As shown by other studies (#GRFS130, #GRFS56, #GRFS30, #GRFS14 #GRFS13) this study once more shows how effective and save Galileo Therapy can be applied… more

24.01.2021 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #173: Can Galileo Training increase Oxygen uptake compared to traditional exercises?

This study of the German Space Center (DLR) investigated the additional effects of Galileo Training during deep squats and heel raises with additional… more

18.01.2021 - Home & Wellness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #54: Can Galileo Training using deep squats effectively reduce fall risk and improve balance in elderly?

One of the most simple (but yet very demanding) exercises: Deep Squats on Galileo (Exercise 22, 23, 41 or 44); Shift the body weight to the heels, try… more

13.01.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #172: Can Galileo Therapy increase Muscle Function in Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle function and inflammation markers in patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) (age:… more

11.01.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #42: Can Galileo Therapy improve balance, muscle power and quality of life in elderly?

Flexibility and muscle power - this is what the therapy protocol used in this study focused on to compensate two of the major negative aspects of the… more

04.01.2021 - Home & Wellness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #10: Can Galileo Training improve jumping height in older individuals?

The fact that Galileo Training for example can increase jump power in athletes has been shown in one of the first Galileo Studies (Bosco, Cardinale 1998)… more

04.01.2021 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #171: Can Galileo Therapy improve walking distance in kids with CP GMFCS level 1 & 2?

Another interesting study of the group of Prof. Schoenau at the University of Cologne (“Cologne Concept”) which investigated the effects of… more

01.01.2021 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #170: Can Galileo Therapy increase balance and muscle function also in frail elderly?

This study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle function and balance in frail elderly (age: 74-90). Three different groups where compared:… more

29.12.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #169: Can Galileo Therapy improve Muscle Function in Down Syndrome?

This Study investigates the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle function in children and adolescents (Age 10-19) with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21). Outcome… more

28.12.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #34: Can Galileo Therapy in crease power in patients with acute COPD exacerbations?

This study shows once more: Even inpatients with acute COPD (exacerbations) Galileo Therapy is not only safe but also increases muscle power and muscle… more

26.12.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #168: Is in Parkinson’s regeneration after Galileo Therapy faster than after treadmill therapy?

This study compared effects of treadmill training and Galileo Therapy on training intensity (measured by oxygen uptake) and regeneration speed (measured… more

22.12.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #167: Are Joint Torques during Galileo Training Dependent on Frequency and Amplitude?

This study measured the ground reaction forces (the forces between the feet and the Galileo Platform) during Galileo Training at different frequencies… more

21.12.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #83: Can Galileo Training be more effective to improve muscle power than vertical vibration?

This study compared 10 weeks of Galileo Training Mechano Stimulation vs. vertical vibration to increase muscle power at similar vibration stimuli (Galileo:… more

20.12.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #166: Can Galileo Therapy reduce Cocontraction and Spasticity in Children with CP?

This very interesting study was done in cooperation of the group around Prof. Gollhofer (Sport Institute University of Freiburg) and the one around Prof.… more

17.12.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #165: Can Galileo Therapy improve voluntary muscle activation in children with CP?

This very interesting study was done in cooperation of the group around Prof. Gollhofer (Sport Institute University of Freiburg) and the one around Prof.… more

14.12.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #48: Can Galileo Therapy increase bone mass and decrease fracture risk?

One question frequently asked about Galileo Therapy is whether it safe to be used in the elderly or if it might be too intense for them. What people forget… more

14.12.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #164: Can static exercises with Galileo Training be more effective than dynamic exercises?

As discussed in #GRFS129, this study originally investigated the short-term effects of Galileo Training on warmup effects based on muscle temperature… more

10.12.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #163: Can Galileo Therapy improve walking distance in kids with CP?

Another interesting study of the group of Prof. Schoenau at the University of Cologne (“Cologne Concept”) which investigated the effects of Galileo… more

08.12.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #162: Can Galileo Training improve movement efficiency?

This basic study investigated the short-term effects of Galileo Training on movement efficiency. To assess this, the maximum joint torque, muscle activation… more

07.12.2020 - Home & Wellness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #43: Can Galileo Training improve balance?

A result which many studies showed: Galileo Training has a strong influence on balance (#GRFS38, #GRFS54, #GRFS97, #GRFS99, #GRFS121) - interestingly… more

05.12.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #161: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function in Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)?

This study of the group of Prof. Schoenau at the University of Cologne (“Cologne Concept”) investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy in… more

01.12.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #160: Does Galileo Training induce larger forces than in walking?

This study documented the ground reaction forces (the forces between the feet and the Galileo Platform) during Galileo Training at different frequencies… more

30.11.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #41: Is Galileo Therapy + squats more demanding for COPD patients than squats only?

Another very interesting study of the group around Dr. Gloeckl. Their focus in former publications was therapy of COPD patients - some of them even after… more

25.11.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #159: Can Galileo Therapy be used even under intense Chemotherapy in Leukemia?

This study investigated effects of Galileo Therapy during intensive chemo-therapy in patients with hematological malignancies (this includes many types… more

23.11.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #158: Is Galileo Training more effective to activate Postural Control than Balance Training?

This study investigated immediate effects of Galileo Training on the Postural system. The study compared effects of 2 minutes balance training on a wobble-board… more

19.11.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #157: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle function and gait speed in children with Ataxia?

This study of the group of Prof. Schoenau at the University of Cologne (“Cologne Concept”) investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on children… more

16.11.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #156: Can Galileo Therapy increase Bone Mass?

This study investigated possible additional effects of simulated high-altitude training (Hypoxia, training with reduce oxygen content) in combination with… more

09.11.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #11: Can endurance athletes also gain with Galileo Training?

The group around Marco Toigo at the ETH in Zurich investigated many of the very fundamental principles of Galileo Training especially on the muscle level.… more

02.11.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #40: Can Galileo Therapy reduce spasticity and increase grip strength in Stroke patients?

Well, exactly for applications like this we specially designed the Galileo Mano Med dumbbell, but nevertheless this research group from Korea showed even… more

26.10.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #100: Can squats in combination with Galileo Training be more effective?

Once more as shown in #GRFS3 and #GRFS4 this study shows that muscle activation (EMG signal) in squatting is more effective in combination with Galileo… more

19.10.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #30: Can Galileo Therapy in children with Cerebaral Palsy (CP) build up muscle and improve gait within just 8 weeks?

This study (as well as the Cologne Concept) is a great example of the changes that can be achieved by Galileo Training within a very short period of time.… more

12.10.2020 - Home & Wellness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #113: Can Galileo Training be effective to increase muscle power older people?

This study investigates the effects of Galileo Training on muscle power in community-dwelling older adults age 61 to 77. The training was done over a… more

05.10.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #112: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle power and balance in MS patients?

This study primarily investigated safety aspects of Galileo Therapy in MS (Multiple Sclerosis) patients. In addition is also investigated the effects… more

28.09.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #96: Is muscle activity during Galileo Training related to different postures?

This study investigates the immediate effects of Galileo Training using different postures (hip tilted anterior/neutral/posterior) on the activation (EMG)… more

21.09.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #31: Can Galileo Therapy be used to increase muscle power even after lung transplant?

At first sight one might think: how can that be? The same Therapy is supposed to be working for top athletes as well as after a lung transplant? But the… more

13.09.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #95: Does muscular activation with Galileo Training increase with increasing frequency?

This study investigated the immediate effects of Galileo Training with different frequencies (no vibration, 10Hz and 20Hz) on the muscle activation of… more

07.09.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #14: Is Galileo Therapy at high frequencies safe for toddlers with Cerebral Palsy?

Vibrations must be dangerous, that what probably many people think - and yes, this is true for many aspects like work safety for example when working with… more

31.08.2020 - Space Research

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #93: Can 5*10 min./week Galileo Training prevent loss of muscle function during 55 days bedrest?

During the 1st Berlin Bedrest Study (#BBR1) young men had to stay in bed completely for 55 days (Including shower, toilet and the Galileo exercises).… more

24.08.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #70: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle strength and balance in Down Syndrome?

This study as many others showed the efficiency end effectivity of Galileo Therapy in this case in children with Down Syndrome. Both groups of this… more

17.08.2020 - Space Research

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #68: Can Galileo Training during 55 days bedrest improve long-term bone mass?

The 2nd Berlin Bedrest Study (#BBR2) was the second big space research study where Galileo Training was used as a counter measure against negative effects… more

10.08.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #66: Can Galileo Therapy increase mobility and balance in stroke patients?

Similar to #GRFS40 this study examined the effects of Galileo Therapy on balance (functional reach test) and mobility (times up & go test, TUG) in… more

03.08.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #59: Are high frequencies for stretching more effective and the effects longer lasting than mid frequencies?

Early Galileo studies (#GRFS16, #GRFS17, #GRFS38) used high frequencies (>25Hz) for showing stretching effects. But experience shows that mid frequencies… more

27.07.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #58: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle power and flexibility in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA)?

The same study which showed the positive effects of Galileo Therapy in Duchenne muscle dystrophy (#GRFS57) also used Galileo Therapy in Spinal Muscle… more

21.07.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #35: Can Galileo Training increase jumping performance after only 10 days?

This study started all - the first study about Whole Body Vibration Training (WBV) ever. Done by Carmelo Bosco and Marco Cardinal back in 1998. It was… more

13.07.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #27: Can Galileo Therapy reduce back-pain and fall-risk at the same time?

This study from Korea uses the identical Galileo Therapy exercises as the study from 2002 #GRFS25 from Rittweger et al. It also uses the simple set-up… more

06.07.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #17: Can the increase in flexibility using Galileo Training last longer than standard stretching?

Galileo Training and flexibility - very efficient when used to increase flexibility. And as this study shows the effects last even longer than in traditional… more

29.06.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #15: Can Galileo Therapy decrease contractures?

Another study from the group of Prof. Schoenau at the University of Cologne (“Cologne Concept”). In this case Spina Bifida (open spine at birth)… more

22.06.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #2: Is Galileo Training more effective for muscle activation than vertical vibration?

One of the key concepts Hans Schießl, the inventor of Galileo side-alternating vibration, had in mind when inventing Galileo was to use movement pattern… more

15.06.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #132: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle power and decrease fall risk in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients?

This pilot study investigated the effects of Galileo Therapy on fall-risk, muscle function and muscle power in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (25… more

13.06.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #155: Can Galileo Therapy help COVID-19 patients for therapy and physical rehab?

The WAVex (World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts) Panel recommends the use of Galileo Therapy for COVID-19 patient during therapy in the acure… more

11.06.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #154: Can Galileo Therapy be used safely for patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)?

This study investigated short-term effects of Galileo application in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients with an estimated stay at ICU of 7… more

08.06.2020 - Home & Wellness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #139: Can Galileo Training be more effective to prevent bone-loss than strength training?

This study investigated the short-term effects of Galileo Training compared to intensive strength training on bone resorption markers (CTX). CTX, which… more

07.06.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #153: Can Galileo Therapy help COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)?

The WAVex (World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts) Panel recommends the use of Galileo Therapy for COVID-19 patient during therapy in Intensive… more

02.06.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #140: Can Galileo Therapy increase muscle force and decrease fall-risk in young obese?

This study compared the effects of Galileo Therapy on muscle force and fall-risk in young obese (age 23 to 33). Both groups receive a short training… more

26.05.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #141: Can Galileo Training be more effective and more efficient than traditional stretching?

This study investigated the short-term effects of Galileo Training compared to traditional stretching exercises. The study used stretching exercises for… more

18.05.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #144: Can 3 weeks of Galileo Therapy improve balance in COPD patients?

This study documented the effects of Galileo Therapy on balance and muscle function in COPD patients during a 3-week clinic-based intensive therapy. … more

11.05.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #137: Can Galileo Training be more effective and efficient for warm-up than ergometer training?

This study investigated the warm-up effects of Galileo Training concerning muscle temperature, muscle power and training duration. The study compared… more

04.05.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #19: Can Galileo Training improve short-term leg-press performance?

One would think it’s a contradiction to classic understanding of training methods: Doe 10 sets of one-legged Galileo Training at high frequencies… more

27.04.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #16: Can Galileo Training even at high frequencies improve flexibility?

Traditionally the mid frequencies (between 16 and 21 Hz) are most effective for stretching exercises in Galileo Training (#GIS1). However - this study shows… more

20.04.2020 - Kids Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #13: Can intense Galileo Therapy improve the walking distance in CP patients?

One of the best-known centers world-wide which uses Galileo Therapy very effectively to help children especially with Cerebal Plasy (CP) is Uni-Fit Reha… more

14.04.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #81: Can Galileo Training improve blood flow and exhaust the muscles?

One of the fundamental effects of Galileo Training at high frequencies: With increasing frequency the muscle contraction also increases (#GRFS3). Above… more

06.04.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #9: Can Galileo Therapy reduce Back Pain?

One of the more common applications of Galileo Therapy is reduction of back pain. An efficient exercise for relaxing the muscles of the back was explained… more

30.03.2020 - Common

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #8: Can Galileo Training activate muscles of the back?

The proof for what anybody can feel ho stands upright on a Galileo: The Muscles of the Back work in a patterns similar to human walking and due to the side-alternating… more

23.03.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #106: Can 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy decrease inflammation markers?

This case study documented the effects of 8 weeks of Galileo Therapy on inflammation markers in a patient with Anti-Jo-1_Syndrome (an auto-immune disease).… more

16.03.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #1: Can Galileo Training reduce Muscle Soreness?

Galileo Research Facts No. 1: Can Galileo Training reduce Muscle Soreness? Just for this simple effect Galileo Training should be in every fitness center:… more

09.03.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #26: Can Galileo Therapy improve muscle power significantly even in the aged?

It is always astonishing how little is quite often needed with Galileo Training to achieve positive effects: In this early Galileo study published already… more

02.03.2020 - Space Research

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #87: Can18 minutes Galileo Training per week reduce body fat?

The 2nd Berlin Bedrest Study (#GRFS69, #GRFS68) investigated the effects of Galileo Training on local body composition or body fat content. During… more

24.02.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #25: Can 15 minutes Galileo Therapy per week decrease back-pain effectively?

This study was one of the first (in 2002) which used Galileo Therapy against back-pain and is also one of the studies used for the initial approval of… more

17.02.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #47: Can Galileo Training be more effective for warming up than cycling ergometer?

Warming up is important especially for athletes – but many standard warming up protocols like the reported cycling ergometer protocol are ineffective… more

10.02.2020 - Therapy

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #37: Can 60 seconds of Galileo Therapy reduce Spinal Excitability significantly?

This study describes one of the main effects why the neuro-rehabilitation concept (Bridging Bionics Foundation) works so well in combining Galileo Training… more

04.02.2020 - Sports & Fitness

Galileo Research Fact Sheet #151: Can Galileo Training make squats more efficient and more effective?

This study documented the short-term effect of Galileo Training on muscle activation and exhaustion. Slow dynamic squats with and without Galileo Mechanostimulation… more