Comprehensive Body Composition & Bone Health Analysis at AAMH Clinic
AAMH Clinic offers precise DXA body composition and bone density scans. Understand your fat, muscle, and bone health with GE HealthCare’s Lunar DXA technology safe, accurate, and recommended for weight management, sports performance, and osteoporosis prevention.
Why Body Composition Matters
Traditional weight measurements and BMI lack precision. At AAMH Clinic, we use GE HealthCare’s Lunar DXA technology, the gold standard for body composition analysis.
What we provide?
Accurate measurements of fat mass, lean muscle mass, and bone density.
Regional analysis (arms, legs, trunk) to track fitness progress or weight loss.
Early detection of risks for osteoporosis, metabolic diseases, and obesity-related conditions.
Who Benefits?
Athletes optimizing performance
Individuals managing weight, diabetes, or chronic conditions
Postmenopausal women monitoring bone health
Seniors combating age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia)
Understanding Body Composition: Beyond Weight and BMI
What is Body Composition?
Body composition refers to the percentage of fat, muscle, bone, and water in your body. Unlike traditional weight measurements or BMI (Body Mass Index), which only compare height and weight, body composition analysis reveals what your body is made of—critical for assessing true health risks and fitness progress.
Key Components
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Fat Mass: Includes essential fat (needed for organ protection) and stored fat (excess).
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Lean Mass: Muscles, organs, bones, and water.
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Bone Mineral Density (BMD): Strength and health of your bones.
How DXA Scans Work
Safe, Fast, and Painless:
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Low radiation exposure (equivalent to 18 hours of natural background radiation).
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10-minute scan: Lie comfortably on a padded table while the machine captures detailed body metrics.
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No special preparation: Wear light clothing and avoid metal accessories.
Your Results Include:
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Total body fat percentage and visceral fat analysis.
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Lean muscle mass distribution (arms, legs, trunk).
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Bone mineral density (BMD) for osteoporosis screening.
Key Applications of DXA Technology
1. Weight Management & Metabolic Health
Track fat loss (not just weight loss) and monitor visceral fat linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer risks.
2. Athletic Performance Optimization
Measure muscle asymmetry, track training effectiveness, and set baseline goals for competitions.
3. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Prevention
1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 suffer osteoporosis-related fractures. DXA scans detect early bone density loss.
