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Complete
Ultrasound Body
Composition Analysis
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$2195.00
Please contact
us for prices on international shipping (outside
the US)
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FAST AND ACCURATE
The technician only needs to gently
touch the skin for 2 seconds for an accurate reading of tissue thickness.
EASY TO USE
Can be operated quickly and easily
and does not require the training nor repeated practice required
with skinfold calipers.
LESS INVASIVE
Eliminates the embarrassing, uncomfortable
grabbing and pinching of fat making it the preferable method of
assessment.
BETTER HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Unlike many other methods, the BX2000
provides total body fat percentage AND body fat distribution which
can be tied to health risks. The BX2000 has the ability to take
localized measurements and even muscle thicknesses.
NO LIMITING FACTORS
The BX 2000 is NOT limited by hydration,
caffeine, alcohol, exercise, fasting or time of day.
What can Bodymetrix
do for you?
- Positions you on the “cutting
edge” with the latest clinical technology attracting more
prospects. Over 95% of respondents in IntelaMetrix’s field
survey felt the BX 2000 was more accurate than calipers.*
- Provides you with a non-invasive
measurement method. 96% of respondents stated the BX 2000 was
more comfortable and preferable over skin fold calipers.*
- Increases your membership and personal
training revenue. Over 92% of the respondents stated that the
BX2000 and BodyView assessment and reporting would help them commit
to a fitness program.*
- Increases additional revenue. Over
88% of respondents stated they would be willing to pay for a BX2000
assessment.*
Ultrasound Imaging
Technology
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Ultrasound imaging is now routinely
used in a variety of clinical settings, including obstetrics
and gynecology, cardiology, urology and cancer detection.
There is also a growing use for ultrasound as a rapid imaging
technique for diagnosis in emergency rooms. The main advantage
of ultrasound is that structures inside the body can be observed
without using ionizing radiation.
Ultrasound can also be done
much faster than x-rays or other radiographic techniques providing
images in real-time. It is a non-invasive technique requiring
no needles or injections. Furthermore, for standard diagnostic
ultrasound imaging, there are no harmful effects on humans.
Ultrasound imaging works by
using high frequency sound waves and their echoes to obtain
images inside the human body. A transducer probe is used to
generate the sound pulses and transmit them into the body.
The sound waves travel into the body and are strongly reflected
at interfaces between different types of tissue such as fat
and muscle, or muscle and bone.
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At each interface a fraction of the
sound wave is reflected and the rest transmitted through the interface
to penetrate further into the tissue. This process occurs at each
interface and by recording the reflected sound wave echoes an image
can be produced. The recorded signal is converted to tissue thickness
by measuring the time it takes the signal to reach the interface
and multiplying the time by the sound speed through tissue (for
fat sound speed is approximately 1400 m/sec, for muscle it is 1600
m/sec). In typical two dimensional ultrasound imaging, millions
of sound pulses and echoes are sent and received each second to
build the image.
The BodyMetrix™ devices use the
same technology to collect information about the tissue structure
along one ray (one-dimensional imaging). When the BodyMetrix™
device is applied to the skin inaudible, high frequency sound waves
are directed into the body. To overcome reflections of the sound
waves at the air layer between the skin and the transducer probe,
a water based gel is applied onto the probe before contacting the
skin.
The reflected sound wave echoes are
received by the transducer probe and produce a signal such as the
one shown here for the measurement on a male thigh. By analyzing
the recorded signal, the distance from the probe to the various
tissue interfaces can be calculated and this information can be
used to determine body composition.
For example, the BodyMetrix measurement
shown here indicates the fat-muscle interface is seen at position
7.1 mm, the Muscle bone interface is at position 28 mm. Bone has
a very high reflectivity for ultrasound and it is impossible to
image beyond this boundary. The additional peaks observed in the
signal are caused by other interfaces within the tissue. In many
cases the muscle region comprises of multiple muscles which can
cause a sequence of peaks to appear. Similarly fat can include fibrous
tissue that can also produce secondary peaks.
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Illustration showing typical
tissue structure in legs and arms. Key interfaces are at
Fat-Muscle and Muscle-Bone. The ultrasound waves (white)
propagate into the tissue and are strongly reflected at
these interfaces.
Signal recorded from a male
thigh with BodyMetrix™ BX-2000. The first peak (red
arrow) at 7.1 mm is the fat-muscle interface and the second
large peak starting at 28 mm (blue arrow) is the muscle
– bone interface.
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Frequently
Asked Questions...
Why ultrasound and the BX 2000?
The BX 2000 is more
accurate, easy to use and non-invasive. The BX 2000 does not have
the same limitations such as hydration levels or significant technician
training as other body composition methods.
Has ultrasound as a method to test body fat been validated?
Yes. Using ultrasound
as a way to measure composition has been around since the 1950's.
It is used extensively in medicine today, in fact it's likely
that you or someone close to you has an ultrasound baby picture.
It is extremely safe and can accurately measure tissue thickness
and position. In the last two decades of the 20th century a series
of articles published worldwide by scientists, concluded that
the ultrasound technology method for measuring human body composition
is more accurate then the caliper (skin fold) methods, and comparable
to computed tomography. In the beef and pork industry ultrasound
has been used extensively to measure fat thickness, muscle thickness
and grade beef. In the future the BX2000 and BodyView software
will also be able to evaluate muscle quality.
How accurate is the BX 2000? Has the BX 2000 device been validated?
IntelaMetrix conducted
several in-club trials of the BX 2000 in California and Germany
over the period of several months. The trials showed that the
BX 2000 body fat percentage compared favorable to skinfold calipers
that were conducted by highly skilled caliper technicians. Further,
IntelaMetrix’ comparison to a CT scan shows an extremely
high correlation to fat thicknesses measured by CT. Finally, Dr.
Holdon MacRae, Ph.D. of Pepperdine University is currently studying
the BX 2000 against skinfld calipers and hydrostatic weighing.
How long does the
assessment take?
Only a few minutes by trained technicians.
The technician need only put a small amount of gel on the device
and touch the test site for a few seconds. The time will depend
on the formula used and how may sites in the particular formula.
Is it easy to use?
Yes. The BX 2000 is significantly
easier to use than skinfold calipers. The technician need only touch
the locations required under existing skinfold caliper formulas.
For example, if you set the program to the Jackson Pollack 3 point
formula, you need only apply the device to the thigh, chest and
waist for 2 seconds on each site and in the same locations required
for skinfold calipers.
What formulas do you use?
BodyView currently has 8 formulas
such as Jackson Pollok, NHCA and Durnin Wormersley, but most any
formula can be added.
Will it be difficult to train others on how to use?
No. Based on customer feedback, technicians
can be trained on the basics in under and hour. For more advanced
reading of the data, practice and experience is best.
What are the advantages of the BX 2000?
It is more accurate, easier to use,
less invasive and more affordable than existing methods.
Are there limitations to the BX 2000 such as hydration levels?
No. The BX 2000 measures tissue thickness
and not electrical impulses like bioelectrical impedance (BIA).
None of the BIA protocol limitations such as hydration, exercising,
caffeine, time of day impact BX 2000 measurements.
What should I avoid with the BX 2000?
The evaluation should be done in a
standing but relaxed position using the same locations (eg - right
side of the body) as skinfold caliper formulas. Also, do not press
too hard, which would compress the fat thickness, and the device
should be as close to a 90 degree angle to the bone or cavity in
the case of an abdominal measurement. This is required so the ultrasound
wave has a reference point to bounce back off.
All orders outside US
and Canada please contact Heidi Stark for further ordering information
and give purchase code: ST01
Heidi Stark at 925-606-7044 or email Heidi at hstark@intelametrix.com
Any questions or comments on the device please feel free to contact
Julianne at 800-519-2492 julianne@staleytraining.com
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$2195.00
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