Clinical Anthropometrics and Body Composition from 3-Dimensional Optical Imaging

Objective: The study highlights digital anthropometric systems providing quick, accurate body size and composition assessments through automated 3D avatars and reports. One system includes a rotating platform with cameras and a tablet, while the other uses a tablet on a stationary holder. These user-friendly tools are ideal for clinical and athletic applications, supporting personalized training and rehabilitation strategies.

Implications: The procedures presented in this article can be used to evaluate body size, shape, and composition through two commercially available solutions for 3D optical imaging that have been previously developed and validated. These solutions are simple to operate, and valid data can be quickly collected and automatically organized into a report.

Marco A. Minetto, Chiara Busso, Andrea Ferraris, Angelo Pietrobelli, John A. Shepher, Cassidy McCarthy, Steven B. Heymsfield (‘June 2024)
“Clinical Anthropometrics and Body Composition from 3-Dimensional Optical Imaging”.
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