Why Muscle Mass Testing Could Save You From a Fracture [Doctor Explains]
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Apr 8, 2025
Discover why measuring muscle mass is crucial for bone health and the prevention of fractures. Delve into advanced testing methods, including bioelectric impedance, that could revolutionize how we assess health. Learn how grip strength can serve as a surprising indicator of longevity. Dr. Doug emphasizes a much-needed shift in healthcare to integrate muscle mass testing into routine assessments, alongside the significant role of exercise and nutrition in maintaining overall well-being.
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Why Muscle Testing Lags Behind Bone Testing
Muscle mass testing is rarely done because there is no widely used drug to prescribe for low muscle like there was for bone density.
Doug Lucas argues the screening tool (DEXA) rose with available treatments, shaping what medicine measures.
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Use Exercise And Diet As Medical Tools
Start treating exercise and nutrition as primary medical tools to prevent chronic disease and improve muscle mass.
Measure muscle because testing informs progress even if doctors rarely prescribe exercise formally.
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Two Ways To Measure Body And Muscle
Two accessible measurement tools exist: DEXA for bone and bioelectric impedance for body composition.
Most clinics separate bone DEXA from body-composition DEXA, leaving a data gap.
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In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the critical importance of measuring muscle mass alongside bone health. He explores the reasons why muscle mass testing is not as prevalent as bone density testing, particularly in the context of available treatments. This video delves into the technology of bioelectric impedance, its applications in measuring body composition, and the significance of grip strength as an indicator of longevity. Dr. Doug emphasizes the need for a shift in healthcare to incorporate muscle mass testing and the role of exercise and diet in managing health.*STUDIES*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21231827/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-020-00711-6🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak with a team member!Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/membership🦴⚡️ *SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS USING THE LINK BELOW!*Click here: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/build-boneMasterclass details: Hosted by Doug Lucas, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist, you'll gain insight into the lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and medical solutions for Osteoporosis management and yes, possibly, even reversal. 💻⚡️ *OSTEOCOLLECTIVE:*https://www.osteocollective.com📖 ⚡️*Get my book "The Osteoporosis BreakThrough"*https://bit.ly/OsteoporosisBreakthroughI would be grateful if you could consider sharing your thoughts by leaving a review once you've had a chance to read it. Your feedback can inspire others on their own path to bone health excellence. https://bit.ly/LeaveABookReveiw💻⚡️ *FOR MORE RESOURCES*https://www.drdouglucas.com▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️This channel is focused on Bones, Hormones, and Healthspan to help midlife women and beyond aim for optimal, not average, and reignite their spark! The videos on this channel will be focused around helping women navigate healthspan and longevity through the lens of osteoporosis, perimenopause, and menopause. When it comes to osteoporosis and menopause providers and educators often get tunnel vision and your symptoms might get better, but if you don't keep longevity in mind, symptom improvement may come at the expense of heart and brain health. Subscribe and follow along as Dr. Doug Lucas explores the research and clinical applications surrounding women's health.*ABOUT DR. DOUG LUCAS*Dr. Doug Lucas: Owner/founder of Optimal Bone Health and Optimal Human Health. My team and I work together to create custom bone optimization plans for individuals based around supplements, hormone optimization, peptides and more in order to increase bone health and longevity! Optimal Bone Health: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan
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