Monitoring Athletes’ Health via Body Composition Using DXA
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, or “DXA,” is quickly becoming a common tool for monitoring athletes, but inappropriate usage of the machine’s data can be dangerous. This webinar, hosted by the ACSM, will discuss how to acquire, understand and utilize DXA data for the benefit of your athletes while avoiding some key pitfalls.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand DXA procedures, including precision testing, timing/frequency, and special size considerations;
- Be aware of best practices for DXA data- reporting for athletes and coaches as well as data extraction; and
- Realize Understand how DXA data can be used to prevent muscle and bone injuries.
Presented by Bree Baker, Ph.D., CSCS