Educational purpose only
The content published by Senior Stride Academy — including this website, articles, comments, email replies, downloadable guides, checklists, programs, and any other digital product we sell or give away — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, physical therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for any of those.
Always seek the advice of your physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any question regarding a medical condition, mobility problem, exercise program, or the care of another person. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read here.
No provider–patient relationship
Senior Stride Academy is published by a licensed physical therapist. Reading this website, purchasing a digital product, submitting a comment, or receiving a reply to a question does not create a physical therapist–patient relationship, does not constitute an evaluation, and does not establish a plan of care. No individualized assessment of you, or of anyone you care for, has taken place. General educational information cannot account for a specific person’s diagnoses, precautions, restrictions, medications, home environment, or current condition.
Before you begin any exercise or mobility program
Check with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise, balance, strength, or mobility program described in our content, particularly if you or the person you are assisting has a heart condition, has had recent surgery, has fallen in the past six months, experiences dizziness, uses a walker or cane, or has any condition that affects balance, strength, or the ability to follow instructions safely.
Assisting, transferring, or physically handling another person
Some of our content describes how to assist, guard, transfer, or physically support another person — for example helping someone stand, walk, or move between surfaces. This content carries additional risk, to both the person providing assistance and the person receiving it, and the following applies specifically to it.
Safe assistance and transfer technique must be matched to the individual being helped: their diagnoses, weight-bearing status, surgical precautions, cognition, strength, and the actual layout of their home. Only an in-person evaluation by a qualified professional can do this. General instructions, however carefully written, cannot.
Before using any technique described in our content to assist another person, you are responsible for confirming with that person’s healthcare provider that the technique is appropriate for them, and for obtaining hands-on training where it is warranted. You are also responsible for obtaining that person’s consent, and for working within your own physical limits and theirs.
Do not attempt to lift or bear the body weight of another person. If assisting someone has become physically difficult, stop and seek a professional evaluation.
Emergencies
If you or someone you are caring for is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Do not rely on this website or any product we publish for emergency guidance.
No warranty and assumption of risk
While we work to provide accurate and current information on senior health, balance, mobility, fall prevention, caregiving, and assisted movement, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any content for any purpose.
Use of our content — including performing any exercise, applying any technique, or assisting another person in any way described here — is undertaken entirely at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Senior Stride Academy and its author accept no liability for any injury, loss, or damage, of any kind, sustained by you or by any other person, arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our content.
Changes
We may update this disclaimer at any time without notice. The version published here governs your use of our content.
Questions
Contact: will@seniorstrideacademy.com.
Last updated: 8/6/2026