Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men over the age of 50 are affected by osteoporosis.

DEXA scans are used to assess bone density for conditions such as osteoporosis, as well as your response to treatment. DEXA scans can also measure total body fat, including harmful visceral fat that may be hidden in otherwise healthy-appearing people.

In sports medicine, DEXA scans are used to analyse body composition, including fat mass, lean mass, and bone mineral density, to optimise training, monitor conditioning, track rehabilitation, and identify potential injury risks.