DEXA scans are today’s established gold standard for measuring bone density and whole body composition

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DEXA measurements are based on a three compartmental model (total body mineral (from bones), fat-free soft (lean) mass, and fat tissue mass) rather than two compartment as in most other methods. DEXA can also distinguish regional as well as whole body parameters of body composition. As such, it is considered a reference standard, and the latest body composition research uses this method.

 

Along with your trainer or excersise physiologist the info can be used to monitor and/or improve your progress.

It can provide an individual with a large volume of information regarding your body composition and it can also be used by an expert to gain all the benefits of this technology in the field of health and wellbeing.

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Bone density tests are non invasive, quick and painless procedure.

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Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bone densitometry, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology.

 

Minimizing Radiation Exposure

Special care is taken during x-ray examinations to use the lowest radiation dose possible while producing the best images for evaluation. National and international radiology protection organizations continually review and update the technique standards used by radiology professionals.