The Improvement Of Medical Scales Over The Years

By Doris Rivas


Medical scales have been with us since their introduction in the 18th century. Before then scale making was practiced by the clock makers, blacksmiths and silversmiths who made various types of scales. Their demand increased as the need for accurate readings for different health parameters started to increase.

The first medical scales were designed to capture basic details of patients such as weight, height, body temperature among others. They have since advanced to capture other health factors and conditions. The six common conditions that are currently captured by these advanced scales include general health, emotional distress, physical functionality, fatigue, pain and social role participation.

Their advancement has also been witnessed in their design and development. The mechanical types are now being replaced by the electronic and digital types that have more advanced features. The new types can now offer more to users. They not only capture data but they also generate results and analysis that are very helpful to the users.

This improvement has led to more accurate results being achieved for the medical practitioners who use them with minimal errors. Patients are therefore guaranteed of better chances of recovery and better services. Medical practitioners are also in a better position to discuss the health records with their patients. The medical scales are categorized in two distinct groups.

The first classification is made of specialized instruments that are designed for use by professionals who have advanced knowledge and experience. They are specifically designed for specialized operations in hospitals and other modern health facilities. This is mainly due to their advanced features.

The parameters and reports found in these types are quite complex and hence they cannot be understood by everyone. The other group is designed for personal use by almost anyone. They are quite simple to use. Their analysis and reporting is quite direct and is easily understood. These can be found in homes, gyms, spas, schools, hotels etc.

They are usually approved to ensure they fit in with health standards and the results provided are accurate and can be relied upon. These types have also been made more user-friendly to help users understand them better. For example various units of measurements are provided and users can choose the measurement they understand best. A user who would have a problem understanding Kilograms as a unit of measurement can easily change that to Pounds. The same can be done for other units of measurement.

Their use has also grown from the traditional use to other uses. Other professionals are now using them in their various professions to improve their results and achieve their goals. Examples include athletes, nutritionists, health workers, sportsmen and women among others. These professionals no longer rely on reports from doctors, specialists and surgeons.

These professionals can easily make informed decisions that enable them achieve their goals. This has led to great improvements in their fields. For example in nutrition people are now becoming more fit physically, healthier and in sports greater results are being achieved by our sportsmen and women.




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