Skinfold caliper5/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() If you have ever received therapy after an injury, you have probably had your progress tested and measured with a Baseline measurement instrument. This lightweight aluminum skinfold caliper includes a measurement arm with floating tips that under constant pressure assures accurate and reproducible. Baseline products have been used by Medical Professionals, Therapists, Doctors and Rehab Clinics all over the world since 1974. This Caliper is a Baseline product, which means it's a trusted name in measurement and evaluation instruments. At 3" long and weighing less than a pound, the caliper easily fits into pockets and is ideally suited to be taken from exam room to exam room. In addition to the protective carrying case, the caliper also comes with a fully illustrated instruction manual which features body fat conversion tables for adults and children. Calipers are used to measure the thickness of the skin at a range of sites around the body. The final thickness is the average of these readings. Skinfold Measurement Taking skinfold measurements is a common method for determining body fat composition. Just take three measurements at each skinfold site. "Floating tips" at the ends assure accurate and reproducible results. The Skinfold Caliper comes in a protective carrying case. Lightweight and aluminum, the caliper has a large, easy-to-read scale that extends to 67 mm. The use of skinfold calipers to define the triceps skinfold (TSF) is the most practical technique to estimate body fat. It should be noted that these percentage figures vary with age and sex. ![]() Once recorded, these measurements can be translated to body fat content as a percentage of body weight. The Baseline Skinfold Caliper is used to measure the thickness of subcutaneous tissue, or "skinfolds". ![]()
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