Regional (Segmental) Body Composition Scan Sydney

Q: Muscle Asymmetry and Imbalance

Overview: Uneven muscle mass between sides or limbs.Causes: Previous injury, one-sided training patterns, poor posture, repetitive motion.Risks: Overuse injury, joint pain, reduced strength efficiency.Treatment options: Physiotherapy, corrective exercise, targeted strength training, follow-up scans to monitor balance.

Q: Post-Injury or Post-Surgical Recovery

Overview: Muscle loss or altered load-bearing after orthopaedic surgery or immobilisation.Causes: Disuse, inflammation, nerve impairment, reduced mobility.Risks: Re-injury, weakness, gait abnormalities, slower return to sport.Treatment options: Gradual physiotherapy, resistance exercise, progressive loading, nutritional support.

Q: Uneven Fat Distribution

Overview: Regional fat accumulation (eg: abdominal vs limb).Causes: Hormonal influences, stress, insulin resistance, genetics.Risks: Increased visceral fat, metabolic imbalance.Treatment options: Tailored exercise and diet, stress management, clinical follow-up if metabolic disease suspected.

Regional (Segmental) Body Composition Scan

INTRODUCTION

What is a Regional (Segmental) Analysis?

A Regional or Segmental Analysis using DEXA technology measures the distribution of fat, lean (muscle) and bone mass across different parts of the body. Rather than giving a single total-body result, it breaks down each region – left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg, and trunk – allowing for precise comparison and performance tracking.

This detailed insight helps identify muscle imbalances, asymmetries and regional fat storage patterns, all of which can influence injury risk, mobility, and athletic performance.

Why It’s Important

Human bodies are rarely symmetrical, but significant discrepancies can affect biomechanics. For athletes, these differences may lead to reduced efficiency or injury; for rehabilitation patients, they may indicate incomplete recovery. Segmental DEXA scanning allows you to visualise and quantify those differences – providing a measurable basis for training and physiotherapy programs.

Diagnosis

Common Scenarios Identified Through Segmental Scanning

Muscle Asymmetry and Imbalance

Overview: Uneven muscle mass between sides or limbs.
Causes: Previous injury, one-sided training patterns, poor posture, repetitive motion.
Risks: Overuse injury, joint pain, reduced strength efficiency.
Treatment options: Physiotherapy, corrective exercise, targeted strength training, follow-up scans to monitor balance.

Post-Injury or Post-Surgical Recovery

Overview: Muscle loss or altered load-bearing after orthopaedic surgery or immobilisation.
Causes: Disuse, inflammation, nerve impairment, reduced mobility.
Risks: Re-injury, weakness, gait abnormalities, slower return to sport.
Treatment options: Gradual physiotherapy, resistance exercise, progressive loading, nutritional support.

Uneven Fat Distribution

Overview: Regional fat accumulation (eg: abdominal vs limb).
Causes: Hormonal influences, stress, insulin resistance, genetics.
Risks: Increased visceral fat, metabolic imbalance.
Treatment options: Tailored exercise and diet, stress management, clinical follow-up if metabolic disease suspected.

What the Scan Involves

During a segmental DEXA scan, the system analyses each body region individually, producing a colour-coded report showing fat, lean and bone tissue by segment. You’ll receive both numerical and visual data to highlight key differences and trends.

This information is invaluable for athletes, physiotherapists, and trainers, as it translates directly into program design – balancing load, correcting movement patterns, and preventing future injury.

Why Choose Bone Muscle Scan

At Bone Muscle Scan, our regional (segmental) body composition study merges medical precision with practical performance outcomes. Our experienced team provide clinical oversight to help you understand your body not only anatomically but functionally. Whether you’re rebuilding after injury, fine-tuning for competition, or pursuing long-term musculoskeletal balance, this service delivers clarity, accuracy, and measurable progress.