Posture photography checklist for clinics: distance, height, and consistency
Even excellent clinical software cannot fix inconsistent photography. Use this checklist in physiotherapy and orthopaedic clinics to stabilise capture conditions so assisted measurements and longitudinal comparisons remain trustworthy.
At a glance
- Write distances and camera height in centimetres, not “about two metres”.
- Control footwear and clothing rules when your protocol compares lower limb or global alignment.
- Stable setup is the prerequisite for reliable output from structured analysis tools.
Distance and field of view: avoid partial bodies and wide-angle distortion
Step back enough to include the full figure plus a small margin. Ultra-wide phone lenses bend vertical lines and exaggerate shoulder width. If your posture platform expects full-body frames, cropping or extreme angles will fight the model. Mark a floor line or wall tape so every operator reproduces the same camera-to-patient distance.
Camera height aligned to anatomical reference—not eye level of the therapist
Eye level differs between staff members. Instead, align the lens near the height of the patient’s greater trochanter or another agreed pelvic landmark for lateral views, and mid-torso for anterior shots—pick one SOP and document it. Small vertical offsets change apparent head posture and knee alignment in photos.
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Explore pricingLighting, background, and patient positioning
Diffuse lighting reduces harsh shadows that obscure landmarks. Plain backgrounds make edges easier to review. Ask patients to stand in a relaxed habitual posture unless your protocol specifies a military stance. Note whether the patient wears orthotics that day; store that in the record when comparisons depend on it.
Handoff to PosturalCheck: clean capture, cleaner analysis
PosturalCheck workflows assume you can repeat the same views across visits. When onboarding, map each checklist item to the protocol names your team selects in the product so training stays short and audits stay simple. Good inputs reduce rework and protect clinical credibility when patients compare reports over time.
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