Know Where Your Bones Stand with DexaStrong
A DexaStrong scan at DexaFit Edwardsville shows exactly how strong your spine, hips, and skeleton really are. It is a quick, painless way to catch bone loss early, long before a fracture forces the conversation. Serving Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and the greater St. Louis Metro-East, our specialists turn your scan into a clear plan to keep you mobile, capable, and independent for the long run.
Why Choose a Site-Specific DEXA Scan?
A general screening tells you a little. A site-specific DEXA scan tells you what matters: precise readings at the spine, hip, and forearm, the places fractures actually happen. It is the clinical gold standard for measuring bone density, surfacing early loss, and shaping a plan built around your body.
What It Measures
Bone mineral density at the spine, hip, and forearm, the sites that predict real-world fracture risk.
- T-scores and Z-scores that put your numbers in context
- Early signs of osteopenia and osteoporosis
Why It Matters
Bone loss is silent. A scan reveals it while you can still act.
- Flags weakening bone before a fracture happens
- Gives your physician hard numbers to guide care
- Recognized as the gold standard for osteoporosis screening
Who It's For
Built for anyone serious about staying strong and mobile.
- Women in peri- or post-menopause and men with low testosterone
- Anyone on GLP-1 medications or with a prior fracture
- People tracking how a bone-building plan is working
Trusted by Industry Leaders
"Low muscle mass is the first sign of low bone density. It's not just about the fall; it's about the skeletal armor you build to survive it. The best way to safeguard your independence is to protect your muscle and bone health as early as possible."
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DOFounder of Muscle-Centric Medicine® & Author of Forever Strong
"During menopause, women can lose up to 20% of their bone density, and most don't even know it's happening. Osteoporosis doesn't start with a fracture; it starts with prevention that too often gets missed."
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OB/GYNFounder of The Galveston Diet
Bone Health for Every Decade
Your bones change with every decade. A scan in your 30s sets your baseline, one in your 40s and 50s tracks the shifts hormones bring, and one in your 60s helps protect your independence. Wherever you are, DexaStrong meets you there.
Ages 30s-40s
Build Your Baseline Early
- Catch quiet drops in bone and muscle long before symptoms show
- Lock in peak bone strength while your body is still building it
- See how training, nutrition, and stress shape your foundation
Ages 40s-50s
Navigate Hormone Shifts
- Track the bone loss that menopause, low T, thyroid changes, or GLP-1 use can speed up
- Spot fragility in bone and muscle before it becomes a problem
- Set a clear baseline to guide focused, measured changes
Ages 60+
Protect Your Independence
- Understand your osteoporosis risk before a fall puts it to the test
- Support the balance, mobility, and structure that keep you steady
- Measure whether your treatment or therapy is actually working
What DexaStrong Brings to Edwardsville
DexaStrong puts precise, site-specific bone density scanning within reach for Edwardsville and the Metro-East. Catch bone loss early, understand your fracture risk, and build toward lasting strength, with clear results and expert guidance at every step.
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Bone Density Testing
Pinpoint low bone mass early, while small changes are still easy to act on.
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Fracture Risk Assessment
See your fracture risk in plain numbers, then get ahead of it.
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Skeletal Health Insights
Read the strength of your hips, spine, and full skeleton in a single scan.
Simple From Start to Finish
Quick, full-service scan
Walk through it with a physician
Read and reviewed by a radiologist
Clear, personalized results
Results You Can Actually Use
Your DexaStrong report is more than a number. A licensed radiologist reviews every scan, and you walk away with a clear, readable breakdown of what it means for you.
What You Get:
- Bone Mineral Density (BMD): the real strength of your bones at each key site
- T-Score and Z-Score: where you stand on bone loss, osteopenia, and osteoporosis
- Fracture Risk: a personalized read on how likely a break is
- Professional Review: optional physician guidance to plan your next move
Why This Matters:
- Clear answers for women, men, and older adults watching their bone health
- A baseline to measure change over time, for prevention or ongoing care
- Hard numbers your physician can build real decisions on
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Don't Wait for a Fracture to Find Out
Bone loss stays quiet until a break makes it loud. One in two women over 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis (IOF), and plenty of men are at risk too. A DEXA bone density scan gives you that early read, whether you are over 40, have osteoporosis in the family, or simply want to know where you stand before it becomes a problem.
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Ready to See Where Your Bones Stand?
A quick DEXA bone density scan turns guesswork into a clear answer.
Book your DexaStrong scan at DexaFit Edwardsville and take a confident step toward stronger bones.