RJL System

RJL

• The client should remove their right shoe and sock
• The client lays supine with their arms 30° from their body and legs not touching
• The electrode sites may be cleaned with alcohol, particularly if the skin is dry or covered with lotion
• When using the RJL system, the red led is always on top
• Attach the electrodes and cables as shown in the illustration (see below)

• Record resistance and reactance

Full instructions on how to use the RJL system can be found here: RJL quantum_v_segmental_BIA User Manual

• Take those numbers and input them onto the computer in the counselling rooms for full client results
• You will need to make a profile for your client using the RJL computer software using the instructions provided below:

RJL – Body Composition Software Instructions

Step 1: Open the Software “RJL Systems BC3” using the desktop shortcut

Step 2: Add Client Information

• First Name / Last Name
• Click “Select Person”

Step 3: Add New Person

Click “OK”

Step 4: Add Gender and Frame Size

• Use drop-down menu to select Gender
• Use drop-down menu to select Frame Size. Frame size was calculated using skeletal breadth measurements during your anthropometrical measurements
• Click “OK”

Step 5: Enter only the Client Data listed below

• Height
• Weight
• Age
• Activity Level
• Skip Target Weight
• Resistance
• Reactance

Once All client information is added:

• Click “Save Test”
• Target Weight will now be generated by the computer
• Click “Go to Results”

Step 6: Record Results

Using the calculated results for this client record the results displayed on your screen on your lab worksheet.

Step 7: Exit Body Composition Software