Bone Health Screening Beyond Age: Who Should Get DEXA
Bone health screening is the process of measuring bone mineral density (BMD) to detect thinning bones before fractures occur. One of the main tools for bone health screening is the...
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PHY Scan Technology: What Coaches Need to Know
In recent years, body analysis tech has advanced rapidly, giving coaches powerful new tools for training. Modern scanning systems can create a 3D model of an athlete’s body, highlighting posture...
DEXA Scan vs. Bioimpedance: Accuracy Across Body Types
Measuring what our bodies are made of is crucial for understanding health and fitness progress. When we step on a scale, the number doesn't tell us how much of our...
PHY Scans In Preventive Care: Transforming Early Detection Of Chronic Conditions
Preventive care increasingly relies on advanced imaging to catch health issues early. Techniques like 3D body assessment imaging now allow clinicians to observe posture, alignment, and biomechanics without invasive tests....
Practical Steps to Prepare for a Body Composition Scan
A body composition scan provides a detailed breakdown of your body’s fat, muscle, bone, and water content. Unlike a simple scale or BMI calculation, body composition testing gives precise data...
DEXA For Women After Menopause: Preventing Fractures
Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings many changes, including a significant impact on bone health. As estrogen levels drop, women experience accelerated bone loss, which greatly increases...
DEXA Body Composition Analysis: Beyond The Bathroom Scale
Stepping on a bathroom scale only tells you one thing: your total weight. But that single number paints an incomplete picture of health and fitness. Two people can weigh the...
QCT And pDXA vs. DEXA: Choosing The Right Test
Understanding bone density and bone strength is a crucial part of maintaining health as we age. Modern bone density imaging techniques allow doctors to assess the risk of fractures and...
Combining DEXA With Blood Biomarkers: A Holistic Approach to Musculoskeletal Health
Maintaining strong bones and muscles is fundamental to overall health, especially as we age. However, evaluating your musculoskeletal well-being requires more than just stepping on a scale or getting a...
DEXA For Men’s Bone Health: Why Screening Matters
When it comes to male bone health, osteoporosis is often thought of as a women’s issue. In reality, men also experience significant bone loss with age. Roughly 1 in 5...
DEXA Vs. Other Bone Density Tests: What’s The Difference
Healthy bones are crucial for maintaining mobility and quality of life, particularly as we age. To detect conditions like osteoporosis, doctors rely on bone density imaging techniques. The most common...
Interpreting Regional Lean Mass: What Your DEXA Says About Muscle Balance
Understanding your body’s muscle distribution is key to optimizing fitness and preventing injury. One powerful tool for analyzing body composition is the DEXA scan, which provides a detailed breakdown of...