WHAT PARTS OF THE BODY CAN BE SCANNED?
Thermal images are taken of the whole body, or individual regions including breast, head, arm, leg, torso, etc. A lumbar assessment would typically include, low back, pelvis, and legs. A cervical assessment would typically include, head and neck, upper trunk, and arms. Q: What happens when I have a thermal scan taken? A: A thermal scan takes approximately 10 — 45 minutes depending on which part of the body is being scanned. You will remove all jewelry and clothes from the part of the body being scanned (for full body scans you leave underpants on), and will be asked to wear a surgical gown. For a breast scan, you will be ask to disrobe from the waist up. While your skin is equalizing with the room temperature, you will be asked to fill-out appropriate paper work. Q: What do I have to do to prepare for a thermal scan? A: There are a few guidelines for preparing for a thermal scan: • Do not have physical therapy, massage, or electromyography on the same day thermography is performed • Do
