12 May 26

What Is a DEXA Scan and Who Should Get One?

Perth DEXA Scan provides accurate, clinically reported bone density testing for patients across Perth. Whether you have been referred by your GP or are seeking a scan independently, our team can guide you through the process

10 May 26

Why Bone Density Testing Matters in Podiatry Care:

Foot health and bone strength are more connected than most people realise. Perth DEXA Scan explores how DEXA bone density testing works alongside podiatry care to identify fracture risk, support fall prevention, and uncover underlying bone health issues — particularly for older adults and those with recurring foot or ankle…

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08 May 26

What Are the Benefits of Physiotherapy After a DEXA Scan?

A DEXA scan provides accurate results on bone mineral density and body composition. While this information is valuable on its own, the real impact comes from what you do next. This is where physiotherapy plays an important role.

14 Apr 26

Why a Broken Bone Could Be More Dangerous Than You Think: Understanding the risk of Fragility Fractures

Most people assume that a broken bone is an inconvenience. A few weeks in a cast, some physiotherapy, and life resumes as normal. For the millions of Australians living with low bone density or osteoporosis, however, a fracture can be a life-altering, and sometimes life-ending event.

14 Apr 26

The Three Types of Exercise That Can Help Reduce Fracture Risk

If you have been diagnosed with low bone density or osteoporosis, you have likely been advised to exercise. However, many people are left wondering which types of exercise are most effective, how often they should be done, and how to exercise safely when there is a concern about fractures.

14 Apr 26

Exercise vs Medication for Osteoporosis: What the Evidence Shows

Advice around bone health has never been more widely available, yet it can often feel confusing. Some sources suggest that bone loss can be reversed through exercise alone, such as wearing weighted vests or increasing physical load. Others promote specific diets, supplements, or training methods as alternatives to medication.

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10 Mar 26

Understanding the Silent Threat: How Visceral Fat Impacts Your Pancreas

You cannot accurately measure visceral fat with a standard bathroom scale or even a BMI calculation. Many “skinny-fat” individuals carry dangerous levels of internal fat despite looking lean. A DEXA Scan at our Perth clinic provides a gold-standard medical breakdown of your body composition, specifically isolating your Visceral Adipose Tissue…

06 Mar 26

Why Two People With the Same Body Fat percentage Look Totally Different on DEXA

It is a common surprise for people having a DEXA scan for the first time. Two individuals can have the same body fat percentage, yet look completely different in shape, size and composition. This is where DEXA scanning stands apart from basic scales and surface level measurements

12 Feb 26

DEXA Scans for Hyperparathyroidism

If you have been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism, you may already know that it affects calcium levels in your blood. What many Perth patients do not realise is how significantly elevated parathyroid hormone, or PTH, can affect bone strength over time. Even when calcium levels are only mildly raised, or sometimes…

12 Feb 26

DEXA Scans for Low Testosterone and Hypogonadism in Perth

Low testosterone and hypogonadism are often associated with fatigue, reduced muscle mass, low mood, and changes in libido. However, one of the most serious and least visible consequences is reduced bone mineral density. Many Perth patients are unaware that hormonal imbalance can significantly increase the risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and…