Body composition analysis is becoming a standard tool that is being used by fitness experts, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
In 2019 we can�discard reliance on body mass index (BMI)�as a means to measure health.
Other than our appearance, there is a list of diseases associated with obesity. This is what’s at the top of our minds. The list is long and includes heart disease, hypertension, cancer, joint problems, dementia, and diabetes.
Body composition analysis is defined as the clinical assessment of tissue and fluid in the human body.
Fat Mass
Fat-Free Mass
Body Cell Mass
Extracellular Mass
Total Body H2O
Intracellular H2O
Extracellular H2O
Normal distribution of tissue and fluid is associated with immunity, high function, and longevity.
However, not being able to have detailed insight�into your personal body composition can�lead to critical errors�in understanding what’s going on, along with recommendations. This can hinder the�ability to reach a specific fitness goal.
Body composition analysis is utilized in preventative, therapeutic, and research applications.
Nutrition
Anti-Aging
Physical Performance Assessment
Weight Management
Geriatrics
Lifestyles Assessment
Athletic Performance
To perform body composition analysis, mass and fluid are modeled, measurements taken, and results analyzed.
Bioimpedance (BIA) body composition analyzers measure body composition electronically. However, they do not, diagnose disease, or calculate treatment options. Only qualified health care professionals can diagnose and recommend treatment options.
There are concerns that affect everyone, which is why knowledge of body composition is important for your health in 2019 onward.
Model Body
Look at the images below of six males, all of whom are 5′ 9″ and 170 pounds. There could be some envy from their 25.4 BMI, as the results are come up on the computer screen. However, looking at the actual patient or their scans using today’s technology, the results are pretty revealing.
Notice the difference in the midsection, where there is an abnormal accumulation of visceral fat.
This occurs in metabolic syndrome and what is known as Adiposity disease.
Fat Mass (FM): Total amount of stored lipids in the body and consists of the following types:
Subcutaneous Fat is located right under the skin. Subcutaneous fat functions as an energy reserve and as insulation from the cold.
Visceral Fat is located deeper in the body. This fat serves as an energy reserve and as a cushion between the organs.
Fat-Free Mass (FFM), aka Lean Body Mass (LBM): Total amount of nonfat (lean) parts of the body.
Consists of approximately 73% water, 20% protein, 6% mineral, and 1% ash.
Fat-free mass divides further into body cell mass and extracellular mass:
Body Cell Mass (BCM): All the metabolically active tissues (cells) of the body, which include muscle, organ, blood, and immune cells.
BCM includes the “living” portion of fat cells, but not fat lipids.
BCM also includes H2O inside living cells. This water is called Intracellular Water (ICW). The main electrolyte is potassium.
Extracellular Mass (ECM): All the metabolically inactive (non-living) parts of the body, such as bone minerals and blood plasma. ECM includes water contained outside living cells. This water is called Extracellular Water (ECW). The main electrolyte is sodium.
Composition & Body Health
Body composition correlates directly to maintained proper health, that range from mortality/morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function, and athletic performance.
Body composition analysis’ purpose is to monitor and improve function.
Healthy patients analysis of fat-free mass and body cell mass helped maintain function, productivity, immunity, physical performance, and longevity.
Every case is different but through body composition analysis, people can have a better understanding of their body, what options are available to them, and most importantly do not have to be on medication/s for the rest of their lives.
References:
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Mattar JA, et al. Application of total body bioimpedance to the critically ill patient. New Horizons, 1995, Vol 4., No. 4; 493-503.
Ott M, et al. Bioelectrical impedance analysis as a predictor of survival in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology, 1995; 9:20-25.
Every day construction workers lift, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, and climb. It�s no wonder that 25% of construction worker injuries are to the back. An estimated 1 in every 100 construction workers misses work because of a back injury with an average of seven missed work days. Many just power through the pain which isn�t healthy and can lead to further injury and pain. Repeated back injury and failure to take care of the back by taking proactive steps to prevent injury, can lead to permanent damage, even disability. That can end a construction worker�s career.
Chiropractic care can help keep the spine healthy so construction workers can stay on the job and be pain-free. Regular treatment can offset the stress that is put on the body each day in this rigorous, physically demanding profession. There are several benefits that a construction worker can gain from seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis.
It helps to maintain mobility
When muscles are stiff and sore, it is natural to try to avoid moving too much. When a person has pulled muscles, or they have a muscle strain, their first instinct is to protect that area. This can lead to stiffness and lack of mobility, especially if the pain is in the back. A painful lower back can make it difficult to move your legs, bend, or even move about normally. Chiropractic helps to relieve the pain and reduce the stiffness so that mobility is restored.
The range of motion is improved
Stiffness can lead to a limited range of motion. If the spine is out of alignment, it can decrease flexibility and significantly limit the joint�s range of motion, whether it�s the back, shoulders, legs, or neck. Chiropractic brings the spine into the correct alignment which improves range of motion.
In one study, 73% of the participants reported an improvement in their back pain. This means fewer missed days of work and much more productive on the job. This is one of the most common reasons that people seek chiropractic care, but it isn�t the only reason. It can help with so much more.
Corrects muscle imbalance
Workers who perform repetitive motions can experience muscular imbalance. This means that some muscles are tight (the ones being used) and others are not being worked as hard. It can cause pain in the area of the muscle as well as in other parts of the body.
A chiropractor can perform a technique called myofascial release to loosen the tight muscles. At the same time, they will recommend exercises for the muscles that don�t get worked as often so that the body can come back into balance. Muscular imbalance can also cause spinal misalignment so the chiropractor will also do an adjustment to bring the whole body back into balance.
Helps the body heal from injuries
Construction injuries are fairly common on a worksite. Most are fairly minor and tend to be ignored by the person until they are in so much pain they can�t function properly. Back strain is a common ailment among construction workers, and it can put someone out of commission for a week or more.
Chiropractic care helps the body heal faster and more efficiently by focusing on the whole body instead of just the part that hurts. The patient receives the treatments at the chiropractor�s office then goes home with advice on lifestyle changes, supplements, and exercises to facilitate and speed healing.
For anyone in the construction industry, especially if their position is physically demanding, regular chiropractic care just makes sense. It keeps the spine healthy and the body moving as it should. It is a simple, natural, effective way to help the body function correctly � because pain is not normal.
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When it comes to body composition analysis and body composition testing, most tend to think about muscle mass and body fat percentages. However, today’s medical BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) equipment does a lot more than that.
Body fat percentages are only a small part of a body composition analysis. For body composition equipment utilizing Direct Segmental Multi Frequency-BIA technology (DSM-BIA), means that you are able to measure and monitor other valuable indicators of your health such as visceral fat, body water, segmental readings, and phase angle values.
What�s Phase Angle?
Phase Angle or PhA allows us to see how the body is responding to changes in health – good or bad.
For example, people with cancer or who are malnourished have low PhA’s.
PhA decreases with age. This is due to the body’s slowed down capacity to repair cells quickly.
When ill, the Phase Angle goes down
When healthy the Phase Angle goes up.
When you boost your Phase Angle, aging slows down.
Solving The Riddle of Phase Angle
PhA is a�direct measurement of cell integrity and the distribution of water inside and outside the cell membrane.
How Do You Measure Phase Angle?
In healthy humans, the cell membrane is made of a layer of non-conductive (insulator) lipid material that’s between two layers of conductive fluids (the body’s water).
Two conducting materials that surround an insulator are often referred to as a capacitor.
The cell membrane is a fortress with capacitor capabilities that prevent currents from entering the cells and other unwanted materials, e.g., toxins and waste.
This means healthy cells/tough capacitors better prevent unwanted substances from entering.
Lean Body Mass (LBM) is the total weight of the body’s organs, skin, bones, body H2O, and muscles.
Describes the entire body weight minus body fat.
Also referred to Fat-free mass.
Resistance/Reactance/Impedance
Resistance is when a conductor transfers the energy of an electric current.
Greater the conductor, lower the resistance.
Low resistance/associated with large LBM.
High resistance/associated with low LBM.
A person that has large lean body mass, has a lot of body water, which means greater conductivity of the current and less overall resistance.
Reactance�measures the cells� ability to store energy.
The body has high reactance if the cells can store energy easily and has low reactance if it stores energy poorly.
Healthy cells with healthy cellular membranes hold the electrical energy charge longer.
Impedance�is the sum of resistance and reactance.
Measuring PhA and cell health can be done with a Bioelectrical impedance device, which assesses cell membrane health.
To measure impedance a small alternating current is run into the body, which then measures the effects on the current caused by the body.
50 KHz is considered ideal to maximize reactance and determine the point where the strongest cells resist the current.
As current travels through your body, the body’s water will naturally resist the flow of the current and this is referred to as resistance.
When current encounters a cell, the cell wall causes a delay, as the voltage builds up, in order to pass through the cell wall while the current continues instantly.
This brief time delay, which is caused by the cells is compared to the amount of water, which provides us with a PhA.
Impedance is a combination of these two values.
Phase Angle and Overall Health
Tracking your PhA, allows you to gain a more precise picture of your health, as it examines cell health/integrity and the amount of water inside.
Higher PhA values mean greater cellular integrity and reflect better cell health.
Low PhA, is predictive of decreased muscle strength, compromised quality of life, and increased mortality in older adults with cancer.
Low phase angles are consistent in individuals with malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and chronic alcoholism.
How To Know If My PhA Is Normal?
Certain factors can influence PhA such as (Age, Gender, BMI) but there are differences in PhA’s across different populations. Which means that PhA values tend to differ based on the BIA equipment being used.
Example of a Phase Angle Reading Utilizing The InBody 770:
What everyone needs to know is that phase angle depends on the individual makeup of everyone.
The Connection Between My Body’s Composition & Phase Angle
Inflammation reduction along with body fat reduction
Phase�Angle�Decrease�May�Result�From:
Muscle tissue loss
Increased inflammation
Phase Angle In A Clinical Practice
A study, monitoring PhA values in a hospital setting found that it helped identify nutritionally at-risk patients quickly, thus saving the staff time, as the patients did not have to answer the in-depth nutritional questions. Instead, they took a quick BIA.
Phase Angle Takeaway
PhA values can be highly informative of what is going on in one’s body.
PhA can help in identifying health risks/issues
Track lifestyle change progress
Medical Clinics can use PhA to help create custom treatment and health care plans
Back pain and neck pain are common symptoms brought on by auto accident injuries, sports accident injuries, personal/work accident injuries. The daily actions affecting their wellbeing of an individual can be ultimately affected by symptoms. A group of patients discuss�their neck pain and spine pain symptoms and how they improved when they saw Dr. Alex Jimenez. Chiropractic focuses on the identification, therapy, and prevention of a number of accidents/injuries and/or aggravated conditions related to the musculoskeletal and nervous system.
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Teachers do a lot in a day. They stand for long periods of time, they stoop and bend, pick up children, carry stacks of papers, and sit for long periods while they grade papers. It�s no wonder that so many teachers end up with aching backs! While low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide, it�s easy to see how teachers may be more susceptible to experiencing it.
Chiropractic care can help keep teachers standing upright and moving about � as well as other great benefits. A teacher with back pain can�t be as effective as they would be if they weren�t in pain. It makes it harder for them to do their job. Regular chiropractic care can help offset what their body goes through in a day and relieves the pain so they can do what they love � shape young minds.
What Teachers Do
Teaching is a tough profession. The typical teacher arrives at school before it starts (usually between 6:30 am, and 7:30 am) and they don�t leave until well after the last bell has rung (often between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm). They grade exams during their vacations and spend hours preparing lessons, quizzes, activities, and tests. In middle and high school, they teach five or six classes a day which means a lot of talking and a lot of standing. Combine the stress with the physical demands of the job, and it�s no wonder aching feet and backs are the bane of a teacher�s existence.
The Impact of Teaching on the Body
There have been several studies that explore the effects of the physical demands that are put upon a teacher. One study analyzed the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in special education teachers and teachers� aides. It found that the three areas most affected were the wrist, shoulder, and back. It found that 86% of the teachers who participated had physical pain and musculoskeletal condition. Another study examined teachers in a municipal school network in Brazil. It found that:
41.1% complained of foot, leg, and knee pain (lower limbs)
23.7% complained of shoulder, neck, and wrist pain (upper limbs)
41.1% complained of back pain
A third study that assessed teachers in Malaysia reported that 62.5% of the teachers surveyed complained of low back pain.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Teachers with Low Back Pain
Several studies show that chiropractic care is a very effective treatment for back pain. The chiropractor will perform a spinal manipulation to bring the spine (and body) into proper alignment. He may also offer advice on exercises, stretching, and ways to improve posture as well as recommending lifestyle changes and what to look for in supportive shoes. Chiropractic�s whole-body approach not only helps relieve back pain, it helps prevent it as well.
Additional Benefits Teachers can Gain from Chiropractic
While less back pain is great news for teachers, there are other benefits they can reap form chiropractic as well. That�s because it doesn�t focus solely on the back or pain, it looks at the whole body. Every day teachers put a lot of stress on their bodies, bending over to help a child with their work, standing to give a lecture, sitting for hours grading papers, and reaching to write on the blackboard. All of this can take a toll on the body, not just physically, but in other ways as well. It can result in headaches, insomnia, and even frequent illness. A chiropractor can address all those things and make recommendations regarding lifestyle and diet as well as spinal manipulation.
This allows the patient to gain whole body benefits from chiropractic.
When you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, whether you are going on a long trip or your job requires you to drive around town all day, it can be a real pain � in the back. Many car seats may be comfortable for short rides, but they are not built to support the back on the long hauls. However, there are some things that you can do to offset a non-back friendly seat design and alleviate, or even prevent, back pain while driving.
Create a Comfortable Space
Before you settle in behind the wheel, you want to make sure that you are comfortable. Keeping things like your wallet and cellphone in your pocket may be convenient when you are moving about, but can be an irritant when you are sitting on them mile after mile. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Any discomfort can put stress on your body so even if it is not necessarily pain related, it can exacerbate pain as your body�s sensitivity heightens in response to the pressure.
Adjust your seat so that you are comfortable, but sitting reasonably upright. If you recline, it could put stress on your neck and upper back, causing pain. Your seat should also be high enough so that you can place your feet flat on the floor � at least for a while (you can do this while driving if you have cruise control). There should be a slight bend in your elbows as you reach for the steering wheel and you should not have to stretch to reach the pedals. Make sure that your mirrors are adjusted so that you don�t have to bend or crane your neck to get good visibility.
Put Together a Healthy Back Kit
Bring along some things to help keep your back comfortable and pain-free � even if you�ve never experienced back pain while driving. There is always a first time. Some of the items you might want to bring along include:
A towel that you can roll up and place behind the small of your back
A lumbar support pillow
A cold or hot pack
Something for pain relief
A cushion for your car seat to absorb the vibration
Water (so you can stay hydrated)
Essential Oil like lavender or peppermint (put a few drops in a carrier oil and apply to the sore areas)
Take Breaks and Move a Little
Driving straight through without any breaks is never a good idea. It can make you more tired, stiff and sore � and less alert on the road. Instead, take breaks to get out of the car, walk around, and stretch. When you move, you stimulate your circulation which brings oxygen and vital nutrients to your muscles. You�ll feel better, be more alert, and will be less likely to experience back pain.
Stopping every hour or so will help considerably with alleviating back pain. It doesn�t have to be a big production, walk around for a few minutes, stretch your neck, shoulders, and back, then get back on the road. In between stops you can move your ankles up and down or rotate them to increase circulation to the lower leg. You should also adjust your position or your seat about every 20 minutes. Even these slight movements can help keep the blood flowing which will prevent your muscles from getting stiff and sore.
Regular chiropractic care, as well as a consistent exercise routine, can help prevent back pain in many situations, including while driving. Your chiropractor can also recommend some back strengthening exercises and stretches that will help make your spine even healthier.
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