These are just a handful of the most common reasons people in Stockport book a DEXA scan with us. There are many more. For the full list, hit Goals in the top navigation bar to see every use case TELOMYX testing supports.
- Strength and body recomposition tracking. Gym lifters across Stockport who want to know whether their cut or bulk actually shifted muscle versus fat. DEXA is the only scan that separates the two in grams, by limb, so you know exactly which direction your body is moving.
- Bone health screening over 40. The same scanner that measures your body composition reports your bone mineral density T-scores and Z-scores at the spine and hip, with no GP referral wait. Useful for anyone with a family history of osteoporosis or who has been in a prolonged calorie deficit.
- Visceral fat and cardiovascular risk. Stockport has the highest cardiovascular disease prevalence of any Greater Manchester borough at 9.5%, compared with 5.3% in Manchester, largely linked to its older population (Frontier Economics for Health Innovation Manchester, 2025). Visceral fat is one of the primary modifiable risk factors. DEXA gives you a direct VAT measurement in grams so you know your actual risk picture before symptoms appear, not an estimate from a set of scales.
- Tracking real fat loss. Clients on a weight-loss programme who want honest data instead of bathroom scales. DEXA tells you whether the weight dropped is fat or lean tissue, which determines whether the plan is working.
- Endurance and trail athletes on heavy training blocks. Runners preparing for the Stockport 10K, the Hatters Half or a Peak District trail race who want to make sure lean mass is staying on during high-volume training phases.
For all other goals (longevity, women's health, weight loss, sport-specific preparation and more), see Goals in the top navigation.