Health & safety disclaimer

Education, not individual treatment

Dr Posture provides general education about posture, movement and exercise. Website text, videos, illustrations, interactive tools and downloadable PDFs do not replace assessment, diagnosis or advice from a qualified health professional who knows your circumstances.

Using these materials or sending an enquiry does not establish a treating clinician–patient relationship. Do not delay seeking care, disregard professional advice or change prescribed treatment because of something you read here. This website and its email address are not emergency services.

Before you begin

• Check suitability. If you have a health condition, injury, recent surgery, balance difficulty, are pregnant, or are unsure about an activity, ask your doctor or another appropriately qualified health professional for guidance.
• Prepare the space. Use a clear area, suitable footwear and stable equipment or support. Follow the setup shown for the particular exercise.
• Start comfortably. Use controlled movements, keep breathing and follow each exercise’s instructions. Repetitions and holds may need to be adapted to your circumstances.
• Use the full guide. A wall sheet is a reminder, not a substitute for learning the exercise. Do not try a movement simply because it appears in an illustration.

When to stop and seek help

Stop an activity if it causes pain, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, tingling, numbness or weakness. Get medical advice for new, persistent or worsening symptoms. Do not use a posture exercise to test whether a serious symptom will go away.

For a medical emergency in Australia, call 000. Severe chest pain, severe difficulty breathing or sudden stroke-like symptoms need urgent help. Outside Australia, use your local emergency number.

For general guidance, see healthdirect’s physical activity safety advice and when to call triple zero.

Children and young people

A parent, carer or teacher should help children choose suitable activities and safe surroundings. Children should stop and tell a trusted adult if something hurts or feels wrong. Adult exercise routines are not automatically suitable for every child.

Examples, evidence and results

Illustrations and animations are simplified teaching aids. They are not diagnostic images or measurements of a particular person. Interactive calculations demonstrate a limited concept; they do not predict injury or measure the forces inside your body.

The research section distinguishes established principles, research findings and clinical proposals. A plausible explanation or an association does not by itself establish cause or prove that a particular technique prevents disease. No exercise or posture method is guaranteed to relieve pain, reverse structural change or prevent injury or disability.

Your rights and our responsibility

These notices explain the scope of the material and practical precautions. They do not remove any legal rights you have or exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded. Read the website terms for the consumer-rights statement. If you notice an error or safety concern, please contact us.