Kinanthropometry Resources
This is where members can share anthropometry resources and find where to purchase anthropometry equipment. This includes resources that can be used for teaching, researching and service provision within the field of anthropometry, such as data collection sheet templates and anthropometry-related powerpoint lectures.
Purchasing Equipment (in alphabetical order)
Biodynamic
Biodynamic produce bioelectrical impedance hardware.
BodPod
BodPod is a plethysmograph method to estimate body composition.
Calibres Argentinos
Calibres Argentinos is from 2001, a company dedicated to producing anthropometric calipers
in Argentina. The company is located in Rosario city and has an area of
research and development of materials and specific tools to the
discipline. Has innovated in recent years in the design of calipers for
anthropometry. Its main objective is to promote the development of
Kinanthropometry in this region and allow more people involved to have
access to its products.
For more information about the product catalog: www.calibres-argentinos.com
For general information and inquiries: info@calibres-argentinos.com.ar
CESCORF. Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Dr. Magni has been manufacturing anthropometric equipment since 1979. For further details contact Dr Magni. Also see the CESCORF website at www.cescorf.com.br.
Cooper Tools
Cooper Tools make the Lufkin W606PM metal tape measure, that is recommended by ISAK for the measurement of girths and land marking in anthropometry. Many hardware stores can source the Cooper Tools brand of tapes if you ask them.
Futrex
Futrex make infrared body composition hardware.
ImpediMed
ImpediMed are an Australian manufacturer of BIA devices.
J.E. Lindsay Carter Anthropometry Laboratory, AUT University, New Zealand.
Contact Jane Hall.
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Bone calipers.
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Slimguide skinfold calipers.
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Lufkin Tapes.
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If you buy two units you receive a 5% discount, three units a 10% discount, four units a 15% discount. Courier or postage charges are additional.
RJL Systems
RJL Systems produce bioelectrical impedance hardware.
Rosscraft, Canada
Rosscraft instruments and training tools include a multitude of calipers and measuring devices as well as Anthropometry illustrated CDs with fundamentals and techniques for measuring. For sales and service (instruments and products, quotations, payment and shipping) contact Adam at rosscraft@datamedia.ca. For encouraging business alliances and assisting those involved in grant or budget applications contact Dr Marg Savage Rosscraft's CEO. For Research and Development (instrument design and manufacturing, anthropometrric technique, publications, research opportunity and involvement projects) contact William "Bill" Ross, Rosscraft Scientific Director. For corporate alliances, trade shows, presentations, and promotions contact Mary Ross, Rosscraft President.
Tanita
Tanita produce bioelectrical impedance hardware.
Teaching resources
The following members have a range of resources they are willing to share with colleagues. Please make contact with them directly obtain these resources.
Internet Resources
Somatotype.org - by Lindsay Carter. Read about the history behind somatotyping and learn more about this body classification system from one of the key developers of the 'somatotype'.
Anthropometry Software
Lifesize is an excellent anthropometry software package sold through Human Kinetics publishers. Developed by Kevin Norton and Tim Olds of the University of South Australia, it is a great tool to use with your anthropometry data. A free trial version is available at the Human Kinetics Web site.
Peoplesize visual anthropometry software is a software package which gives data on human sizes through a visual interface.
Somatotype - calculation and analysis. Produced by Sweat Technologies, you can download this excellent somatotype application for a 10 hour free trial before deciding to purchase. With the ability to handle multiple plots this is a superb programme.
Turnpike Electronic Publications produce Anthropometry Illustrated, a web browser based text book about anthropometry. Anthropometry Illustrated is written by Bill Ross, Robin Carr and Lindsay Carter.
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