This document provides an overview of Biospace and its body composition analysis technology. It discusses [1] how Biospace's InBody analyzer uses multi-frequency bioimpedance analysis to separately measure intracellular and extracellular water, improving on previous single-frequency devices. It also notes [2] how InBody measures impedance in segments of the body rather than assuming a single cylindrical shape, and [3] uses 8 tactile electrodes rather than 4 for more accurate measurements. The document lists Biospace's customers in Finland which include universities, research institutions, fitness centers, and spas.
1. Reference Book
Biospace Overview
Message from CEO
InBody Technology
Customers List
518-10 Dogok 2-dong,
Gangnam-gu Seoul Testimonial
135-854 Korea
Clinical Paper
822-501-3939 Tel.
822-578-2716 fax Certificate
www.e-inbody.com
2. Biospace Overview
With the continuing increase in standard of living, the focus on quality of
life has amplified in recent times. In particular, obesity is a health issue
featured in the mass media that has been warranting more attention than
ever before. More and more people are coming to realize that obesity is at
the root of all habitual illnesses, and because of this correlation interest in
obesity treatment is on the rise. 1996 Established Biospace Co., Ltd.
Biospace’s body composition analyzer, InBody stands at the center BIA technology transfer to Yamato
of this anti-obesity movement. 1999
Acquired CE0120, EN46001, MDD,
ISO9001, MHLW certificate
Up until recently, most people believed that obesity could be precluded by
simple losing a certain number of kilograms in body weight. However, with
the development of the InBody, Biospace has made the terms, “body Established Biospace Co., Ltd. in Japan
weight. However, with the development of the InBody, Biospace has made 2000
the terms, “body composition” and “body fat,” popular, and has spread the
knowledge that the prevention of obesity hinges on the reduction and Listed on KOSDAQ
control of body fat. Biospace’s trailblazing activities in this area are evident
in the label of “InBody Test”, a commonly given body composition analysis
2002 Manufacturing facility constructed in Chun-an City
that has recently increased in popularity.
InBody made by Biospace, is the world’s first body composition analysis
2003 Acquired FDA approval
device that uses the 8-point tactile electrode method. Having received
FDA approval in the United States and approval of other countries’
authorities, such as in Japan, this product’s high quality and accuracy has 2004 Launched Biospace Inc. in the USA
been validated.
Technology innovation enterprise awarded by Korea Institute of
With the unparalleled performance of the InBody in the domestic obesity Science & Technology (KiSTEP)
diagnosis market Biospace has solidified its foundation as a professional
medical device manufacturer. The plan for the future entails the High Technology Invention awarded by Korea Industrial Property office
company’s ongoing development and expansion into a comprehensive
professional health care organization. 2006
Awarded Minister’s Prize of MOCIE (Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Energy)
at 36th Precision Technology Promotion (Precise product technology section)
In particular, the company is striving to achieve superior competitiveness
that will facilitate success in advanced markets around the world, such as Awarded Excellent Enterprise Prize at Korean Superior Medical Equipment
those in the United States, Japan, and Europe. exhibition hosted by Korea Food & Drug Administration Home care InBody Release
Certificate of INNO-BIZ awarded by Small and Medium Business Administration
2007
Korean World-class Product Award2007 by Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy
3. Message from CEO
In recent years, people have come to recognize that obesity causes a wide range of
health problems. Unfortunately, there are few ways for the smart detection of obesity.
As the most effective and scientific way to identify obesity, body composition analysis
at this time reminds us of the critical importance of novel technology.
Over the past decades, technology has been developed analyzing body composition
based on the difference in electrical conductive properties of various biological tissues.
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) has many advantages over other methods in
that it is safe, rapid and easy to perform, and requires little training for operators. Thus,
this technology has become widely used in hospitals, health and fitness centers, and
in field studies.
Nevertheless, in detecting acute or chronic changes in body composition, the clinical
usefulness of conventional BIA has been limited to healthy average people. Due to
localized fluid accumulation or loss and inability to assess the distribution of water
accurately between intracellular water (ICW) and extracellular water (ECW), there had
been difficulties applying it to patients, the elderly, children and athletes. However,
they are the very people who really need to know their body composition.
Biospace has reinforced conventional BIA. These improvements were proved with lots
of clinical research papers. Because the body is not an isotropic conductor with
uniform cross-sectional areas, we consider the body as five cylinders; four limbs and
the trunk. The amount of body water is measured segmentally. Multi-frequency Ki-Cul Cha Ph.D
technology makes it possible to measure ICW and ECW separately. Thus, there would
be no needs of empirical estimation to compensate inaccuracy, avoiding insensitive 1996 – CEO, Biospace Co., Ltd.
measurement.
1992 – 1994 Post Doctor, Harvard Medical School
FDA approval of the apparatus and the method along with many other international 1986 – 1992 Ph D, Bioengineering, Utah Univ. USA
patents and certifications assures the above long effort of Biospace. Now Biospace, as
a pioneer, is the outstanding company specialized only in body composition analyzers. 1982 – 1986 Research staff at Daerim Technical Research Center
We would like to supply our products in every clinic, hospital, fitness center and 1980 – 1982 MS, Mechanical Engineering, KAIST
research institute around the world.
1976 – 1980 BS, Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei Univ.
Biospace is always ready for the international markets with various obesity
management products for health care professionals. We will continue to each for
innovative solutions to our products, to lead in corporate responsibility, to extend our
legacy of doing business the right way for our customers and to leap into a global
company.
Thank for your interest in Biospace.
Ki-Chul Cha Ph.D
Chief Executive Officer
Biospace Co., Ltd.
4. *
2. Segmental Measurement
InBody Technology Increased accuracy by producing impedance for each different segment (4 limbs and the
trunk).
1. Use of Multi-frequency Technology to Measure ICW and ECW
separately
Body Shape I
DSM-Direct Segmenal Measurement
Biospace’s patented technology makes the Body Shape II
measurement absolutely accurate by checking
impedance for each different segment: Comparison between trunk, arm,
4 limbs and trunk and leg impedance
The segmental measurement is the technology that assumes the body as five cylinders -
four limbs and a trunk- and measures impedance of these parts separately. Segmental
At Low Frequency AT High Frequency body composition analysis provides segmental measurement of body water and fat free
mass. Furthermore, the analysis is highly accurate because the measured value of a
The problem with conventional BIA at a single low frequency is that it has to estimate certain part does not affect the measurement of other segments. It is because the
the amount of intracellular water from extracellular because a low frequency cannot conventional body composition analyzers lack accuracy in measuring body fat and cannot
pass through the plasma membrane and measure intracellular water. The bilayered figure out patient’s exact body shape. It needs empirical references to correct inaccurate
cellular membrane divides the body cell into intracellular and extracellular water. The measured values. To ensure the accuracy of trunk impedance, it is necessary to develop
intra-and extracellular waters are proportionate in a healthy body; however, an precise measurement technologies. The accurate measurement of the trunk provided by
imbalanced body fluid distribution occurs in those who are elderly or suffer from the InBody heightens the accuracy of the body composition analysis.
obesity, or geriatric diseases and they are the very people who need to analyze their
body composition. Extracellular water is measured by low frequency currents (lower When body water is measured using a single impedance value, assuming the body to be a
than 50 kHz), and intracellular water is measured by high frequency currents (higher single cylinder, there is a high chance of error. Body mass distribution and metabolic
than 200 kHz). characteristics differ between legs and trunk and cannot be identified using a single
frequency, yielding a higher error rate. InBody separates the body into 5 different cylinders
Contemporary BIA equipment acknowledges this standard 3:2 ratio of intra- to with respect to the arms, legs and trunk, and calculates the impedance of each.
extracellular water, and assumes that everybody fits this standard. But it is important
to know the exact values of intra- and extracellular water because not everybody falls Even if body composition analyzers can measure our body segmentally, the same
into this normal range. This empirical estimation used in other BIA equipment inhibits measurement accuracy cannot be recorded by all analyzers. Human subjects can be
the accuracy of the results because it gives generalizable water values, which might considered to be made up of five tubes: two legs, two arms, and one trunk. There are many
alter all of the other tested components’ values. BIA technology is based on the factors that can affect impedance in a human subject. While the trunk makes up the
conductivity of tissue and its resistance. By only measuring partial body water instead biggest part of the body, its impedance index is the lowest, at about 20 ~ 25 ohms, due to
of total body water, the results are only partially credible. the fact that it has the largest width of all body parts. In the case of arms, which usually
have an impedance of about 300 ohms, 2-3 ohms can be considered a small error.
The InBody is a unique device, and one of the only bioelectrical impedance analyzers However in the case of the trunk, the same 2-3 ohms can be considered a significant error
on the market measuring total body water. Multiple frequencies also provide capable of affecting the results of the test on the trunk, it is necessary to develop precise
numerous impedance values, opposed to only one. The use of multiple currents measurement technologies. As such, the accurate measurement of the trunk provided by
ensures the accuracy of the impedance readings; the most important thing when the InBody can contribute to heighten the accuracy of the body composition analysis.
using BIA technology.
5. 3. 8-Point Tactile Electrodes 4. No Statistical Estimations on body composition analysis
Enhanced accuracy and reproducibility through fixing the measuring locations of There is no need to use empirical estimations; gender and age do not affect the result.
current and voltage.
With Conventional BIA, results are distorted by statistics, based on personal data such as
age, sex, body type, etc. Conventional BIA devices only partially measure body composition
and the rest is statistically determined. Although it gives reasonable results for people of the
norm, its accuracy is very low for children, elderly, patients, and athletes. However, InBody’s
DSMF-BIA technology has overcome the limitations of the conventional BIA method. It
accurately assesses intracellular water using multiple frequencies and measures
bioimpedance of the trunk as well as the rest of the body. InBody uses actual measurements
to yield accurate results regardless of empirical estimations. Examples below show some
empirical estimations that are used in conventional BIA devices.
8-Point Tactile Electrode
Our tetrapolar 8-point tactile electrodes technology has made it possible to enhance
accuracy and reproducibility by fixing the measuring points of current and voltage.
The use of 8 tactile electrodes instead of the standard 4 gives the InBody the
ability to measure the body segmentally instead of assuming that the body is a
single cylinder. The InBody uses overlapping currents to isolate specific body parts
and assess their LBM (lean body mass) independently of the others. Other
analyzers measure only one portion of the body and translate the results to a
generalizable value for the entire body.
The use of fewer electrodes results in less accuracy and the need for external
variables to aid in the analysis. As you can see, the current does not travel through Sample example 1 Sample example 2
the entire body with other conventional BIA methods, and therefore lack accuracy Other BIA body composition analyzers use empirical estimations to account for the error in
in their testing methods. The use of fewer electrodes creates less accurate and analysis. This individual only changed the gender input, and got entirely different results
although their body’s composition remained the same
reproducible results. These machines are more sensitive to water variation in the Why do other analyzers use empirical estimation?
body, and rely more on empirical data. Empirical estimation refers to the application of variables estimated from the personal
information input, such as gender, age and body type as in athletes or average people. For
These 8 electrodes are a key component in the process of receiving accurate, example, when body composition analysis of a female examinee is conducted, her Body Fat
reproducible results. The electrodes are strategically placed so the currents that Mass can be estimated based on the empirical fact that women usually have more Body Fat
are emitted have the same starting and ending points every time an individual is Mass than men. Thus, empirical estimation, in order to revise inaccurate estimations, refers to
tested. Manually placed electrodes are subject to human error and may not have those variables that may affect the result of body composition analysis. If the subject does not
the same points of entrance every time. Reproducibility is necessary in order to belong to an average group, then empirical estimation produces error. A machine using
give an accurate body composition assessment, and Biospace’s patented 8-point empirical estimations cannot reflect the exact compositional changes of the patients or
tactile electrodes remove any concern of error associated with current lengths and differentiate between body compositions of different groups for research purposes.
impedance values. Validation has proved the use of tetra-polar electrodes to be
the most effective way to measure body composition analysis using BIA Conventional body composition analyzers need empirical data to overcome poor accuracy
equipment. and reproducibility. This brings about insensitive measurement and there is difficulty detecting
changes of body composition. Concerning clinical use of the body composition analyzer,
1The use of 2 electrodes on each hand and foot guarantees the same point of sensitivity is one of the most important issues. The data is obtained by estimation rather than
entry and exit every time a subject is tested. With manually applied electrodes it is actual measurement. Empirical estimation will produce errors for any individuals with body
difficult to place them exactly in the same position every time. With the embedded shapes other than the standard ones. Because of this, conventional body composition
electrodes the currents start at the fingers or toes respectively and meet at the analyzers have considerable error rates in those individuals with extreme obesity or illness,
same point every time. This guarantees the same current lengths time after time. children and elderly people.
This feature is unique to Biospace’s technology.
6. Customers List
Finland
Kuopion yliopisto, Medistudia
Naantalin Kylpylä
Kuopion yliopisto, fysiologian laitos
Spas Ruissalon Kylpylä
Kuopion Liikuntalääketieteen laitos
Savonia AMK, terveysala Ikaalisten Kylpylä
Kelan tutkimus- ja kehitysyksikkö Testaus- ja kuntotutkimusasema Tesku / Varalan
Urheiluopisto
Kansanterveyslaitos, Diabetesyksikkö
Eerikkilän Urheiluopisto
Jyväskylän yliopisto, terveystieteen laitos
Vuokatin Urheiluopisto, Snowpolis
Jyväskylän yliopisto, liikuntalääketieteen
laitos
Research / Education
Stamina Trainers
Oulun yliopisto
Oulun AMK, tekniikan yksikkö, (2 devices) Liikuntakeskus Pajulahti
Sports / Testing
Helsingin yliopisto, ravitsemustieteen laitos
Easyway Finland Oy
Lahden AMK, liikunnan laitos
Easyway Finland Oy
Etelä-Karjalan AMK, sosiaali- ja
terveysyksikkö
Aquarius Sporting Club
Kemi-Tornion AMK, sosiaali- ja terveysala
Rovaniemen AMK, sosiaali- ja terveysala Endurance For Life
Rovaniemen AMK, liikunta- ja vapaa-aika ODL Liikuntalääketieteellinen klinikka
7. Finland
Kuopion yliopistollinen Työterveyslaitos, fysiologian os.
sairaala, kliininen fysiologia toimintakykylaboratorio
Kuopion yliopistollinen Pelastusopisto
sairaala, fysiatrian pkl
Medical / clinical use Keski-Uudenmaan Pelastuslaitos
Tampereen yliopistollinen
sairaala, fysiatrian pkl
Puolustusvoimat / Pääesikunta
Pohjois-Karjalan
keskussairaala, Puolustusvoimat / Urheilukoulu
ravitsemusterapia
Work medicine / Capacity
Liikunta- ja Puolustusvoimat /
kuntoutumiskeskus Peurunka Laivastolääketieteen yksikkö
(2 devices)
Puolustusvoimat /
Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu
Kiipulan Kuntoutuskeskus
Puolustusvoimat / Maasotakoulu
Kunnonpaikka kuntoutus- ja
virkistymiskeskus Kaarinan kaupunki, liikuntapalvelut
Kruunupuisto Punkaharjun LIKES, KKI-projekti (3 devices)
kuntoutuskeskus
LIKES-tutkimusyksikkö,
Härmän Kuntokeskus Rehabilitation painonhallintaklinikka
Ideal Fit Oy
Kitinkannus Palvelukeskus
SAGA Yhtiöt
Fitness / weight
management
Siuntion Hyvinvointikeskus Lahden Kuntohoito Oy
Kaprakka Hyvinkään Hyvä Kunto
Kuntoutuspalvelukeskus
Aromatica -hoitola
Lamminniemi
kuntoutuskeskus
8. Norway Sweden
The Royal Norwegian Navy
Karolinska University Hospital /
Pfizer Norge Astrid Lindgrens Barnsjukhus
Akerhus Universitetssykehus Medical / clinical use
Uppsala University Hospital, Dept. Of
Ullevål Universitetssykehus
Nutrition
Sykehuset i Vesfold
Legekontoret for sjömenn National Wintersport Center, Mid
Health Sweden University
Fysioterpivakten
Din Kroppsanalyse
Sports / Testing Energikällan, Fitnesscentre
Livsstilssenteret
Dr Jon Scheldrup
Pondusklinikken Meditech Sverige
4M Klinikken
Trimit Enköpingshälsan, Occupational
Work medicine / Capacity
Health Service
TIF Viking
E2
TALI Fitness
Oxigeno
Elixia Kolbotn
Spenst Kristiansand
9. Unite Kingdom
Royal United Bath Hospital, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Alive & Well
Derby City Hospital, Dept of Nephrology
Hammersmith Hosp.Dept of Dietetics & Nutrition Beechdown Health & Fitness Club
London Medical
Easy Exercise
Kings College Hospital, Dept of Nephrology Hospitals & Medicine
Fitness Area Liverpool City Council
North Staffordshire, Dept of Nephrology
Newcastle City Council
Royal Free Hospital, Dept of Nephrology
Walsgrave University Hospital, Dept of Obstetrics One Aldwych Hotel Spa & Gym
University College Hospital, Dept of Bariatrics
Shape up & Go
Aston University, Appetite & Behaviour Lab
Harrods Spa
London Metropolitan University, Studies into Obesity Universities
Leeds University, Appetite & Behaviour Lab Beauty UR Beautiful
Covance, Pharmaceutical Testing Lab
Grayshott Hall Hotel & Health Spa
Goldshield Pharmaceuticals
Monkseaton High School
Northern Health, Occupational Health Industry
School
University College School
Pepwalk, Occupational Health
Unilever, Research & Development Dept Physiotherapist Physio Nation
10. Turkey
Bahar Demirk?an Diethican Clinic
BeautyLady K.K.K - S.A
Betty ARMY K.K.K - S.A
Biolaser K.K.K - S.A
Dr.Emre ??k Esthetics Center ?ranTip
Clinic
Fizmer Asil Onay
Hospital
Harem Istanbul Medical Fac.
(University)
Physiotherapy
STS SA? Therapy Art
Clinic
Sports Center Mayadrom
ASM
Sports Int'l
Avicenna
Sports Int'l
Bing? Devlet
Sports Chain
Sports Int'l
Ekol Hastanesi
Sports Int'l
Hisar Hastanesi
Modem Tic
International Hosp.
Modem Tic
Kartal Umut Hast. Hospital Sports Club
Perfetto
Ordu Devlet Hast.
TED
Ozel Kastamonu Hast.
University ??
Sema Hastanesi
Beautyland
Ya?m Hastanesi
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Ya?m Hastanesi Etc.
ÖFA Ltd.Şti., GNC Doğal Beslenme Ürünleri
Yasam Hastanesi
Sema Hastanesi, International Hospital
11. China Japan
Beijing Competitor Healthful Food Co., Ltd.
Si Chuan Province Sports Center Osaka University Hospital
Guang Dong Province Sports Center
Kurume University
Zhe Jiang Province Sports Center
Shan Dong Province Sports Center Keiogijuk University
Hu Nan Province Sports Center
Rousai Hospital
shanghai Sports College
Shen Zhen Sports Institute Aijinkai Hospital
Beijing Sports Science Institute
Toranomon Hospital
Shanghai Sports Center
Sendai University
Shanxi Sports Center
Hangz Zhou Team No.1 Training Center Kawasima Clinic
shanghai Sports Institute
Renaissance Fitness Club
Beijing Yihui Women Club
Beijing Hospital Tipness Fitness Club
China Army No.3 Medical University Southwest Hospital
Sport Oasis Fitness Club
China Army N0.l4 Medical University Xijing Hospital
GuangZhou Huang Pu Hospital Central Sport
Shanghai Sports Center
SONNY Co., Ltd.
GuangZhou Jing Heng Rehabilitation Center
China Army N0.159 Hospital TOYOTA Co., Ltd.
GuangDong PanYu Hospital
MASTUSHITA Co., Ltd.
GuiYang N0.3 Hospital
KAOU Co., Ltd.
DaLian N0.2 Hospital
GuangZhou N0.6 Hospital SANTORY Co., Ltd.
China Sports Medicine Research General Center
12. Brazil
Esplenda Centro de Medicina do Corpo Ltda
Ulisses Silveira
Soraya Victoriense Cunha
João Ricardo Maia de Aguiar
Claúdia da Silva Guedes Calvano
Roberto Constâncio Vieira Neto
Cláudio Corá Mottin
Corpore Medicina Estética Clínica
Orlndo Knoll Lopes
Daniela Hueb
Orlndo Knoll Lopes
Dr. Mauro Kleber
Orlndo Knoll Lopes
Minas Tênis Clube
Dra. Dora Ullmann
Norberto Paes Campos
Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Estética
Prima Forma Medicina Integrada S.A
Clínica Sensi Ka
Prima Forma Medicina Integrada S.A
Dr. Dudson Pegoin Magacho
Vital Medicina e Nutrição Clinica
Edmar Fontoura Lopes Neto - Clínica Plastiqué
Medicorpo - Brasília
Alberto R. Serfaty
Sílvia Leite Campos Martins
Labs Check-Up e Medicina Preventiva
Mary Geil
Ricardo Alberto Benevides
Prof. César Assad. K. Filho
Fernando Nunes Pitanga
Clínica Toi
Cristiano Marcelo Escolástico Ribeiro
Clinica Dr. Bibiano
Aline Maria Swarowssky
Clínica Boulevard
Med. Funcional S/C Ltda Clin. Med. Int. Reab. Func. S/C
Dr. Emerson Tobias Fischer
Núcleo de Cirurgia Geral e Digestiva
Dra. Manuela Macedo
Joel Antônio da Silva
Sérgio Paulo Aguilera Machado
Centro Maranhense de Cirurgia Plástica e Estética Médica
Marco Aurélio Lenzi
Pellegrini e Aguiar Clinica
Corporall
Ganep
Corporall
Antônio Pacileo Cruz
Generoso Martins das Neves
Hortensia Cosméticos e Participações S.A. Daslú
Fátima Helen Pegorim Magacho
Centro Médico Baronesa de Itú
Daniely Torres Catharino
Rondó Medical Center
Paulo Rosa Pereira - Academia Natanael
Dr. Samir Abdel Latif Serviços Médicos Ltda
Júlio Cesar Budal Arins
Clínica Charles Yamagushi
Lucia K. Yuyama
Clínica de Nutrição Dr. Lara
Marilia Pollon Pelissari
Clínica Dr. Reinaldo Monteiro
Instituto de Cirurgia Dr. Sandro Scolari
Academia Ponto 1- Wanderson
Giseli Fátima I. Pereira
Einstein Hospital,
13. Czech Republic
S-studio, s.r.o.
MUDr. Ivan Majercák Centrum pro lécbu obezity
Státní léčebné lázně Bludov
Lázně Dolní Lipová
MUDr. Dagmar Prokešová
MUDr. Nadežda Šišáková - TEMPUS
FITNESS PLAZA
Fakulta tělesné kultury Univerzita Palackého
FITNESS GOLDSGYM
Julia Matiašková
Fakulta sportovní studií - MU
ch
Arcadia medica
BIG ONE FITNESS
FITNESS studio KWK
Studio Milery Sun
Resort Svatá Kateřina
Hotel INTERNATIONAL
FITNESS Oasis CITY
Akuna CZ s.r.o. Studio Modelace
Ing. Jiří Adamík fitness FITNESS WORLDCLASS
Dům Salve s.r.o. Studio Vanda
DIETOLOGICKÉ A OBEZITOLOGICKÉ CENTRUM SAVELA FITNESS I ´M FIT
Gastroenterologie s.r.o. Margita Šimorková
Fakulta vojenského zdravotnictví UO Mudr. Dobrovolný
Priessnitzovy léčebné lázně a. s. MUDr. Robin Urbánek Centrum pro lécbu obezity
Regenerační Centrum Srdíčko REGE - CENTRUM, s.r.o.
14. USA Hungary
Center for nutrition IKR Production Development Plc.
Glory medical Center & Weight Loss clinic Bureau of Taxation and Financial Control
Medical Group of Culver City Children’s Hospital in Buda
Tallgraa General & vascular Surgery COIN WORKS 2000 Kft. Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
Temple Pain Therapy Center
Ideal Body Kft.
Humax Medical Group
Hungarian Foundation for Kidney
University of Southern California
Medrepked Kft.
Aquarius Water
National Institute for Development of Junior Players and for
Texas Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine other Sport Services
Nestlé Hungária Kft.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Specialists
National Institute for Sport and Health
Philip O Warner's Office
Pro Sanita Kft.
Newport Medical Consultants
Joan Temmerman MD Salus Aegroti Foundation
Jenny Craig University of Debrecen Center of Medical and Health Sciences
Michigan Mesotherapy Institute HANKOOK
Brookdale University Hospital & medical Center Foundation for Development of Junior Players
Huey Doyle W. MD University of Western Hungary, Apáczai Csere János Branch
The Physicians Centre Vitacard – V Kft.
Wellquest AD SANITATEM BT.
Vally View Medical Clinic
Lifestyle Advisor Mrs. Attila Demeter - Herbalife
Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Group
Med. Dr. Hubert János
Pump 24hr. training mecca LLC
„Foundation for Diabetic People
24 hour fitness(WA)
Meditechnik Bt.
Dr. James Peters, Purnachandra Yerneni, M.D.
University Semmelweis Children's Clinic
15. Twain
Nat'l Taiwan Normal Univ.
Nat'l Yang-Ming Med. Univ.
Nat'l Tainan Teachers College
Nat'l Cheng-Kung Univ.
Nat'l Taichung Teachers College
Mackay Memorial Hospital
Chia-Tzu Youth Camp
Nat'l Cheng-Kung Univ.
President Health World
Chang-Gung M.Hosp-Kaoshiung
Kong-Nin Nursing College Nat'l Taitong Teachers College
Fu-Tai Clinics Nat'l Zhongxing Hospital
Tri-Service General Hospital Ziji Art College
Army Force Sung Shan Hospital Sanzong Total Hospital
Taipei Medical Univ.
National Taiwan Normal Univ.
Mackay Memorial Hospital
Yoya Clinic
Min-Sheng Hospital
Metee Clinic
Kang-Ning Hospital
Chinese Culture Univ.
Yu-Sheng Hospital
National Taiwan Sports College
Nat'l Gao-Xiong Univ
Chia-Nan Pharm.Tech. Univ.
Ke-Wei Company
Yeh Ming-Hong Surgery Nat'l Sports College
ChangHua Christian Hospital. Tan-Jiang Univ
Mackay Memorial Hospital. Yong-Yuan Keji College
V.G.H-Taichung XingZhengYuan Sports Weiyuanhui
Hurray Party City Jilong Hospital
Shu-Li Miaoli Hospital
MeiDeng Feng
16. Egypt Mexico
Gold's Gym – Gym 6th of October City
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
University of Alexandria, Research Institute
Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte
Bodhi Gym
INSAR. Institute for Cardiac Arrhytmias and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
World Gym
Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación
Dr. Randa Reda
Helwan University , Faculty of Physical education TELETON
Dr. Hisham El-Minawy Desarrollo Integral de la Familia
Fitness & Dance Academy Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Dr. Ihab abu El-Naga
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Our Gym
Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
Dr. amr Soliman
Universidad Veracruzana School of Nutrition
Sheraton Hotel, Cairo
Sport World
Healthy Life, Dr. Ahmed Noer
Universidad del Valle de México
Abbott Pharmaceutical Company
El-Masa Gym, Armed Forces DADIAL S.A. DE C.V.
EVA Pharma Company SISTEMA PARA EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL DE LA FAMILIA
Gold's Gym, Sheikh Zayed City
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENFERMEDADES RESPIRATORIAS (INER)
Dr. Iman Asser, Alexandria
DR. FERNANDO DEL CAMPO
Wham, Dr. Waffaa Mehelba, Alexandria
INSTITUTO SINALOENSE DEL DEPORTE
El-Resala Hospital
17. Singapore Bulgaria
Singapore General Hospital ДКЦ 2 ЕООД, Пловдив
Gleneagles Hospital
“Promedica” – Macedonia
Executive Health Screeners
ДКЦ "РАЛИС”
Meridian Clinic
УСБАЛЕ, клиника по диабетология
Green Club
БОРЕКС 3
London Research Center
Evangel Family Clinic Eлкомерс Вяра ЕООД – Варна
Marie France Bodyline СМК ООД Варна
Well Life Pte Ltd
Smitech(Asia) Pte Ltd.
Canada Malaysia
McGill University City Clinic
Montreal General Hospital Univ. Kebangsaan
TUDM Army Camp
The Research Institute of the MUHC
National Sports Council
Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre
Marie France Bodyline
24 hour fitness
18. Indonesia Saudi Arabia
Tarakan Hospital
SOMATCO
PT. Dipa/Indonesia
Kingdom Hospital
DINAS KESEHATAN TNI
SURABAYA
Diet Center
RUMAH SAKIT RK. CHARITAS
Dr. Nutrition
Palembang
Iran
Lebanon
National Olympic Committee
Dr. Anthony Torbay, Alpha-Tech, Renobelle
Gilan University
Labib Medical Center, Dr. Hisham Nazar
Sports Science Faculty Training Sabzewar Univ.
Dr. Richard Yazbeck Lebanese Hospital
Yazd University
19. Hong Kong Thailand
Pro-Med Techonology Ltd. Thanes Development
H.K.Polytechnic University
Chevasom Health Resort
Private Coach
Thanes Development
Physical Ladies Club
India Peru
Le Rouge
Slimming Center
Hospimedica
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Central America Australia
Flinders University Medical Center, Dr. Mark Doyle, Prof.N Piller
Edgar H Moreno MD, Pana-Health
Dr. Max Brenes, GNQ Anti-Aging Univ.
20. Testimonial
“We purchased a Biospace InBody machine for our weight control center in August of 2005.
I must say that the response has been outstanding.
It allows us to determine protein needs by making sure that our patients are losing fat and not muscle.
We also measure intra- and extracellular fluid.
This has been a tremendous tool for us to help patients better understand their weight program and
comply with the protocol.”
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Diane Kallmann, RN, Administrator
Medifast Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Phillip O. Warner, M.D.
New Dimensions Medical Group
Marysville, CA
“The InBody has been an incredible asset to our practice.
The information provided by the machine is both very accurate and helpful to patients.
We have had several patients who had underwater weighing prior
to using our InBody and the results were almost identical.
In addition, the InBody s impedance index allows a patient
to fine tune their work-out to create better body proportion.
The Biospace unit is simple to use, takes very little time, and yet provides a very impressive report.
The machine has worked flawlessly since we purchased it.
In addition, the support staff has been very helpful in answering questions
and educating us on interpreting results.
We previously used a handheld device but found the results to be very inaccurate,
non-reproducible and provided only BMI and percent body fat.”
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Jeffrey I. Barke, M.D.
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Newport Medical Consultants-Personal Physicians
Newport Beach, CA
21. Testimonial
“Most of clients who have used InBody are satisfied with it. “I would like to express the maximum gratification with InBody720.
The exercise program is being planned by this InBody result. The machine represents high benefit for evaluation of body composition in medical
As they see the changed result, they estimate their present health status. education as well as in research.”
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present result when the member who checked Assoc. prof. Ludmila Sevcikova, MD., PhD.
InBody come again. Institute of Hygiene Faculty of Medicine,
Average 5-10 members use this instrument in a day. Comenius University Bratislava,
Czech Republic
I would like to recommend this instrument to INTERCONTI HOTELS personally.”
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S. S. Kim
Metropolitan Fitness Club Manage
Interconti Grand Seoul,
Korea
“At our University site is InBody720 machine used for both research and treatment of
obese patients. InBody720 very relieves our work with patients.”
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Ing.Hana Stritecka PhD
University of Defence,faculty of Military Health Scienc,e
"We use the apparatus In Body 720 as a supplement of functional
Czech Republic
body analysis in the research measurements of
different population groups (patients, sportsmen, ordinary population)
in the different age groups (seniors, adolescents, and children).
The technology is advanced.
The exit from software is interesting, lucid and intelligible to clients."
“InBody BS1,0, a Multiple Frequency Bedside BIA Instrument as used in Different Volume
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Doc. RNDr. Miroslava Přidalová, Ph.D. Replacement Strategies on Body Fluid Compartments in Patients undergoing Major
Abdominal Surgery.”
Department of Functional Anthropology and Physiology,
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Katrin Lang
Palacký University Tř. Míru 115
771 41 Olomouc Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, City Clinic
Czech Republic Ludwigshafen, Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Mainz,
Germany
22. Research Treatise as of November, 2007
2. Nephrology
Product Validation Study
Kanazawa Y, Nakao T, Matsumoto H, Okada T, Hidaka H, Yoshino M, Shino T,
Medici G, C Mussi, Fantuzzi AL, Malavolti M, Albertazzi A and Bedogni G.
Nagaoka Y, Takeguchi F, Iwasawa H, Tomaru R. Serial changes in body composition
Accuracy of eight-polar bioelectrical impedance analysis for the assessment of total and
in patients with chronic renal failure on peritoneal dialysis. Nippon Jinzo Gakkai Shi.
appendicular body composition in peritoneal dialysis patients. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005
2001 Oct;43(7):589-94. [Article in Japanese]
Aug;59(8) : 932-935.
Lee SW, Song JH, Kim GA, Lee KJ, Kim MJ. Assessment of total body water from
Sartorio A, Malavolti M, Agosti F, Marinone PG, Caiti O, Battistini N, Bedogni G.
anthropometry-based equations using bioelectrical impedance as reference in Korean
Body water distribution in severe obesity and its assessment from eight-polar
adult control and haemodialysis subjects. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2001 Jan;16(1): 91-
bioelectrical impedance analysis. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;59(2):155-60.
7.
Malavolti M, Mussi C, Poli M, Fantuzzi AL, Salvioli G, Battistini N, Bedogni G.
3. Lymphology
Cross-calibration of eight-polar bioelectrical impedance analysis versus dual-energy X-
Harris R, Piller N. Three case studies indicating the effectiveness of manual lymph
ray absorptiometry for the assessment of total and appendicular body composition in
drainage on patients with primary and secondary lymphedema using objective
healthy subjects aged 21-82 years. Ann Hum Biol. 2003 Jul-Aug;30(4):380-91.
measuring tools. J. Bodywork and movement therapies. 2003 Oct;7(4):213-21
Bedogni G, Malavolti M, Severi S, Poli M, Mussi C, Fantuzzi AL, Battistini N.
Moseley A, Piller N, Carati C. Combined opto-electronic perometry and bioimpedance
Accuracy of an eight-point tactile-electrode impedance method in the assessment of
to measure objectively the effectiveness of a new treatment intervention for chronic
total body water. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2002 Nov;56(11):1143-8.
secondary leg lymphedema. Lymphology. 2002 Dec;35(4):136-43.
Cha K, Shin S, Shon C, Choi S, Wilmore DW.
4. Orthopaedics
Evaluation of Segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis (SBIA) for measuring muscle
Segal NA, Toda Y. Absolute reduction in lower limb lean body mass in Japaness
distribution. J ICHPER. SD-ASIA. 1997 11-4
women with knee osteoarthritis. J Clin Rhematology 2005 Oct;11(5): 245-9.
Clinical Application Segal NA, Hein J, Basford JR. The effects of pilates training on flexibility and body
1. Nutrition composition: an observational study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Dec;85(12):1977-
Huang Q, Nai YJ, Jiang ZW, Li JS. Change of the growth hormone-insulin-like growth 81
factor-I axis in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: related to tumour type and
nutritional status. Br J Nutr. 2005 Jun;93(6):853-8. Lim S, Joung H, Shin CS, Lee HK, Kim KS, Shin EK, Kim HY, Lim MK, Cho SI.
Body composition changes with age have gender-specific impacts on bone mineral
Choi JW, Pai SH. Brief communication: Respiratory function is closely associated with density. Bone. 2004 Sep;35(3):792-8.
basal metabolic rate in elderly persons. Ann Clin Lab Sci. 2004 Winter;34(1):99-102.
Choi JW, Pai SH. Association between respiratory function and osteoporosis in preand
Koo JR, Yoon JY, Joo MH, Lee HS, Oh JE, Kim SG, Seo JW, Lee YK, Kim HJ, Noh postmenopausal women. Maturitas. 2004 Jul 15;48(3):253-8.
JW, Lee SK, Son BK. Treatment of depression and effect of antidepression treatment
on nutritional status in chronic hemodialysis patients. Am J Med Sci. 2004 Jul;329(1):1- Choi JW, Pai SH. Bone mineral density correlates strongly with basal metabolic rate in
5. postmenopausal women. Clin Chim Acta. 2003 Jul 1;333(1):79-84.
Wang XB, Ren JA, Li JS. Sequential changes of body composition in patients with Toda Y, Segal N, Kato A, Yamamoto S, Irie M. Correlation between body composition
enterocutaneous fistula during the 10 days after admission. World J Gastroenterol. and efficacy of lateral wedged insoles for medial compartment osteoarthritis of the
2002 Dec;8(6):1149-52. knee. J Rheumatol. 2002 Mar;29(3):541-5.
23. 8. Laboratory Reports and Posters
Toda Y. The effect of energy restriction, walking, and exercise on lower extremity lean Alexandridis J, Cuntz U, Ehrig C, Huber G, Roseneck Medical and
body mass in obese women with osteoarthritis of the knee. J Orthop Sci. Psychosomatic Clinic, Institue for Sports Sciences University of Heidelberg.
2001;6(2):148-54. Evaluation of an outpatient psycho-educative exercise programme for obsess men
and women. 2005 June, ECO
Toda Y, Segal N, Toda T, Morimoto T, Ogawa R. Lean body mass and body fat
distribution in participants with chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med. 2000 Nov Kovacs VA, Fajcsak Zs, Gabor A, Martos F, National Institute for Sports
27;160(21):3265-9. Medicine, Budapest, Hungary. Changes in body composition improve insulin
sensitivity in obese children. 2005 June, ECO
Toda Y, Segal N, Toda T, Kato A, Toda F. A decline in lower extremity lean body
mass per body weight is characteristic of women with early phase osteoarthritis of the Katrin Lang, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine,
knee. J Rheumatol. 2000 Oct;27(10):2449-54. Klinikum der Stadt Ludwigshafen, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der
Universitat Mainz. The effects of different volume replacement strategies on body
Toda Y, Kobayashi T. The usefulness of walking for preventing sarcopenia in dieting fluid
postmenopausal women complaining of knee pain. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2000 compartments in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. 2005
May;904:610-3.
Northern Health and Fitness Assessments. Report on the health and fitness
5. Internal Medicine analysis of pupils at a North Tyneside primary school. 2005 April
Jianfeng G, Weiming Z, Ning L, Fangnan L, Li T, Nan L, Jieshou L.
Serum citrulline is a simple quantitative marker for small intestinal enterocytes mass Bianca Wong, Kate Wylie, Tim Nguyen, Stephen Murdoch, Janusz Krolikowski.
and absorption function in short bowel patients. J Surg Res. 2005 Aug;127(2):177-82. Investigating lifestyle impact on manual handling injury. GEMP year 2, Flinders
University, Adelaide. 2002
Kotoh K, Nakamuta M, Fukushima M, Matsuzaki C, Enjoji M, Sakai H, Nawata H.
High relative fat-free mass is important for maintaining serum albumin levels in patients Cho-il Kim, Haeng-Shin Lee, Hae-jeung Lee, Seon Joo Park, Haymie Choi.
with compensated liver cirrhosis. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Mar 7;11(9):1356-60. Nutritional Status of the Korean Elderly Assessed by Semi.Quantitative Food
Frequency Questionnaire. 26th National Nutrient Databank Conference. June, 2002
Lee WC, Chen JJ, Hunt DD, Hou CW, Lai YC, Lin FC, Chen CY, Lin CH, Liao YH,
Kuo CH. Effects of hiking at altitude on body composition and insulin sensitivity in Thomas EL, Frost G, Harrington T, Bell JD. Validation of InBody bioelectrical
recovering drug addicts. Prev Med. 2004 Oct;39(4):681-8. impedance by whole body MRI. 2001
6. Bariatrics Pahtaja Visa, Hamalainen Pekka, Leppanen Tero. Exercising senior citizen’s
Kiyama T, Mizutani T. Okuda T. Fujita I, Tokunaga A, Tajiri T, Barbul A. balance and motor coordination. MOTO+ Project. Finland
Postoperative changes in body composition after gastrectomy. J Gastroinest Surg.
2005 Mar;9(3):313-319 Hamalainen Pekka, Pahtaja Visa. The effects of playground activities and exercising
on playground equipment on the motor coordination of preschool children. MOTO+
7. Comparison Project. Finland
Demura S, Sato S, Kitabayashi T. Percentage of Total Body Fat as Estimated by
Three Automatic Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzers. J Physiol Anthropol Appl Human Chyi T, Huang YC, Wong SH. Effect of consuming strategies on body fluid balance
Sci. 2004 May;23(3):93-9. and blood sugar concentration with carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage in young
soccer players under heat stress. Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan.