Dexa-Brochure
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) : Body composition assessment provides report about your health of bones, body fat, muscle mass and and resting metabolic rate
A Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) machine uses x-ray to analyze body composition in terms of fat, muscle mass, and resting metabolic rate. This can also analyze bone strength, or bone mineral density, making it different from other conventional body composition scales or devices.
A DEXA Body Composition Scan is considered the gold-standard diagnostic tool to determine levels of overall fitness, demonstrating where body fat and muscle is distributed. The final report provides a breakdown of the composition of each arm and leg, showing side to side differences, as well as exact bone mineral content. Information is also provided regarding resting metabolic rate, which is an estimate of how many you would burn if you were to nothing but rest.
Dr Peter Attia, author of the best-selling book “Outlive” recommends a DEXA scan on a yearly basis!
Disclaimer: Information obtained through the DEXA machine is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a healthcare professional or Lifestyle Medicine Specialist for further interpretation and advice.
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Highly recommend this clinic for anyone looking to do a DEXA scan for full body composition. They also offer excellent rehabilitation and pain management services. I’ve been training for a half marathon, and their support has made a big difference in my recovery. Convenient Mississauga location and a knowledgeable, professional team!
It is one of the only places offering DEXA scans for full body composition in Mississauga and the surrounding areas. I had a great experience at the clinic. The process was quick, and they provided me with the report on the same day, answering all my questions. The scan was very informative, and now I can use the information to make lifestyle changes that will improve my fitness and overall health. I highly recommend that everyone get a scan done at least once to better understand their true body composition.
Came to the Ability Clinic to get a Dexa scan done for a full body composition as I am getting back into a gym routine and wanted a baseline. The clinic was clean and the whole process was easy. I ended up booking in for physio and massage also and so far they have helped tremendously with my shoulder issues that have been lingering for a while. I would highly recommend the ability clinic for their professionalism and attention to detail.
For your DEXA scan, we suggest wearing soft, comfortable clothes without any metal fastenings like hooks, zippers, or buttons. This will allow you to lie down comfortably on the padded table and ensure that no metal objects interfere with or degrade the quality of the images. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown if necessary.
A DEXA scan is regarded as the Gold Standard for measuring bone density and body composition. It offers highly accurate and detailed insights into your body composition and is the preferred imaging test for diagnosing and tracking osteoporosis.
DEXA scans are very safe. They use a much lower level of radiation (X-Rays), than a standard x-ray examination. This means that the Radiographer will stay with you in the room during your examination.
We compare radiation doses to natural background levels of radiation we receive from the environment. A DEXA scan is equivalent less than a few days exposure, whilst for comparison, a Chest X-Ray uses the equivalent of about 3 days exposure.
There are no restrictions on normal activity, you can eat and drink normally, drive and return to work immediately after the scan.
The results will be checked by our kinesiology and/or Lifestyle Physician depending on Appointment type
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