Postural assessment workflow in clinic: from intake to PDF report
A repeatable workflow protects clinical quality when several operators share the same patients. This guide is for physiotherapists, osteopaths, and postural therapists who document posture professionally and want software to support—not replace—their assessment process.
At a glance
- Define your studio protocol (views, footwear, distances) before comparing sessions over time.
- Separate clinical reasoning from documentation: software should store evidence and reports, not decide diagnosis.
- In PosturalCheck each run starts from a named protocol (e.g. full posture, cervical, podiatric), uses credits based on the analysis type you pick, and can end in a PDF you hand to the patient.
Intake: goals, history, and what you will (and will not) measure
Start with the patient’s complaints, activity level, and objectives. State clearly whether you are performing a postural screening, a full static assessment, or a focused regional exam. Orthopaedic and neurological red flags belong in your clinical pathway—not in marketing copy. When you later generate a PDF, the report should reflect the same scope you communicated verbally, so expectations stay aligned.
Standardized views and why repeatability beats “better photos”
Posture changes with camera height, distance, and lens distortion. Agree on fixed camera distance, height relative to patient midline, and which views you always collect (e.g. anterior, posterior, lateral). Platforms such as PosturalCheck are built around structured protocols so landmarks and angles stay comparable between visits. Train every operator on the same checklist; otherwise longitudinal charts mix signal with setup noise.
How many credits does each analysis type use?
Fast, Standard, Advanced, and Dynamic analyses use different credit amounts—there’s a dedicated guide in this hub; Pricing also has plans and FAQs on monthly renewal.
Explore pricingFrom landmarks to interpretation: keeping the clinician in charge
Digital tools can assist with anatomical landmarks and angular measurements, but the meaning of those values still depends on your training and local standards. Document what you observed, which references you used, and limits of the examination. If you use assisted landmarking, note it transparently in the record so medico-legal and peer review contexts remain clear.
How this maps to PosturalCheck in practice
You work inside an organisation with one or more operators. You pick a structured protocol, capture the required views, then run an analysis type (Quick, Standard, Advanced, or Dynamic) that spends credits from your plan. Results stay on the patient timeline and can be exported as a PDF report. Operator permissions control who can start analyses, edit data, or download PDFs—see the dedicated guides on how the product works and how credits are calculated.
Common questions
- Does PosturalCheck replace clinical assessment?
- No. It supports documentation, repeatable views, and reporting. Diagnosis and treatment decisions remain the clinician’s responsibility within local law and professional scope.
- Why standardize views before using software?
- Because most apparent “changes” between sessions are setup noise. A fixed protocol lets software comparisons reflect real clinical evolution.
Related guides
- How PosturalCheck works: from patient and protocol to analysis and PDF
A plain-language walkthrough for clinic teams: organisation, protocols, photos, analysis types, credits, and reports—without jargon.
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Quality assurance guidance for clinic leads—locking protocols, dates, and operator notes so PosturalCheck comparisons reflect real change.
Read article - Aligning posture workflows across clinicians in one clinic
Operational playbook for owners: SOP workshops, protocol naming, and how PosturalCheck roles mirror real-world responsibilities.
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From reading to the product: plans and credits at a glance
On Pricing you can compare subscriptions, monthly credits included, operator seats, and features (PDF reports, comparisons, stats, roles).
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