DEXA FULL BODY COMPOSITION SCAN
- Mar 10, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 16
Strength Training Plans
The BodyLogic scan (DEXA full body composition scan), available on the Horizon DEXA system, can help inform individualised training programs for athletes. Today, university athletic programs are using the BodyLogic scan’s Advanced Body Composition assessment to create customised training plans to ensure that athletes are in peak shape for their seasons. In addition to enhancing the health of the athlete, these tailored plans can also help reduce the risk of injury. With BodyLogic scan data, athletic programs, physical trainers and coaches can:
Provide guidance on how best to avoid new or repetitive injuries before they happen.
Track progress of previous injuries and surgeries to understand if the athlete is losing or retaining muscle during the rehab process.
Assist with the development of symmetrical muscle developments for athletes of all sports.
Optimize performance by adjusting nutritional and training regimens.
Please note that this scan is not a substitute for a bone density scan - it will not provide a fracture risk assessment.
What will the report show?
Total body % fat: Indicates fat mass/total mass
Fat mass/height2: This refers to the patient's Fat Mass Index. It is a more accurate measure of obesity than Body Mass Index (BMI) because it calculates the amount of fat a patient has relative to their height instead of total weight relative to height. The higher this number, the more fat they have.
Android/gynoid ratio: This measurement indicates whether the patient is an "apple shape" vs. "pear shape," with "Android" meaning abdomen and "Gynoid" meaning thighs. A value >1 indicates a patient is more "apple shaped" which could mean a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, while a value <1 indicates more of a "pear shape".
% fat trunk/% fat legs and trunk/limb fat mass ratio: While these measurements aren't vitally important to everyday health monitoring, they demonstrate the distribution of fat in a patient's body and can be used clinically to track lipodystrophy.
EST VAT mass, volume, and area: These are measurement of visceral fat, the "bad fat" around the insides of organs. VAT area (cm2) >100cm2 has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and coronary heart disease. >100cm2 NORMAL, 100-160cm2 INCREASED RISK, >160cm2 HIGH RISK
When looking at the Lean Indices on the report, keep in mind that the higher the numbers in the AM percentile column, the more muscle there is compared to others of the same age. More specifically:
Lean/height2 = Lean Mass Index: Amount of lean mass a patient has relative to height. The higher this number, the more muscle they have. Normal: <18.7 - Men <14.9 - Women Medium: 18.7 - 21.0 - Men 14.9 - 17.2 - Women High: >21.0 - Men >17.2 - Women
Appen. Lean/height² (kg/m²): The measurement of functional muscle in a patient's appendices (legs and arms) relative to their height. This value is linked to physical performance and is used clinically to monitor sarcopenia or other muscle disabilities. The higher the number, the more functional muscles a patient has.
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