The Galileo Whole Body Vibration Plate (WBV), Dumb Bell and Tilt Table at Ranken Jordan are neuromuscular training tools that can be used to accelerate early rehabilitation and enhance mobility.
WBV is based on principles of natural movement. It uses a vibrating plate to generate high-frequency impulses to stimulate affected muscles, especially those muscles associated with movement. The goal of WBV treatment is to increase muscle function, balance and coordination, strength, flexibility, and bone density, as well as help with fall prevention and pain control.
Who can benefit from Galileo?
Galileo can benefit children ages 2-21 with a number of conditions or injuries including:
Brain Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Delay
Hemiparesis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spasticity Management
Spinal Cord Injury
Toe Walking
Osteoporosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina bifida
Cardiopulmonary
Deconditioning
Encopresis
Obesity
Sports Rehab
Sensory deficits
Treatment expertise
Our highly skilled therapists received training on the proper use of this equipment and began to include WBV into the treatment and rehabilitation of children.
As children gain muscle strength and control using the Galileo, they see improvements in their ability to care for themselves, leading to greater independence, participation in activities, and feelings of self-worth.
“I still think about how Ranken Jordan changed my life.”
— Kiland Sampa, Inpatient Jul-Nov 2013, Outpatient Dec 2013-Dec 2014
