Galileo Research Facts No. 15: Can Galileo Training decrease contractures?
This study shows the effect of Galileo Therapy (Cologne Concept: 3×3 minutes, 10 session/week, 26 weeks) with Spina Bifida patients (5-13 years). Contractures in Hip extension improved up to 36% and up to 14% in knee extension. At the same time standing improved by 36% (GMFM-D) and walking improved by 20% (GMFM-E). (Before Galileo Therapy, after Galileo, after additional 6 month without Galileo Therapy)…
