Medical Disclaimer

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

Educational Purpose Only

Protocol Archive provides exercise protocols, educational content, and wellness resources for informational and educational purposes only. Videos on this website are embedded from their original publishers, including public health agencies and independent instructors.

Not Medical Advice

The information provided on protocolarchive.com, including exercise protocols, video demonstrations, downloadable handouts, and supplement information:

  • Does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider
  • Should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition
  • Does not create a doctor-patient or therapist-patient relationship

Get Physician Approval Before You Start

Do not start any exercise program on this site until you have discussed it with, and received approval from, your physician or another qualified healthcare provider who knows your medical history. This is especially important if you:

  • Have an existing medical condition or injury
  • Are recovering from surgery
  • Are pregnant or postpartum
  • Are taking medications that may affect your ability to exercise safely
  • Experience pain, dizziness, or discomfort during any exercise

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately: 911 in the US and Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 or 999 in Ireland, 112 in the EU, or 000 in Australia.

Stop any exercise immediately and seek medical advice if you experience pain, dizziness, faintness, chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat, or new numbness or weakness. Do not ignore professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read or watched on this site.

Assumption of Risk

By using the exercise protocols and content on this website, you acknowledge that physical exercise carries inherent risks, including but not limited to physical injury, aggravation of pre-existing conditions, or adverse health effects. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with using the information and exercise protocols provided on this site.

Limitation of Liability

Protocol Archive, its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use or misuse of the information, exercise protocols, or resources provided on this website. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

Third-Party Content

This website contains embedded video content from YouTube and links to external resources. Protocol Archive does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites or embedded media. The inclusion of third-party content does not imply endorsement.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to ensure that the exercise protocols and information presented are accurate and up to date, Protocol Archive makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the content. Exercise science and medical best practices evolve over time, and information on this site may not reflect the most current research or guidelines.

Source Attribution

Each exercise page names the publisher of its video and links to the original. Some videos come from public health agencies such as the VA, NHS and National Institute on Aging; others come from independent instructors. Videos are presented as published by their owners. Protocol Archive organizes this content but does not independently verify each exercise for clinical efficacy.

For Healthcare Providers

The clinician portal and our shareable plans and handouts let healthcare professionals share home programs with their patients. Protocol Archive is a resource tool only. We do not check the credentials of people who use the portal or share our links, and providers are solely responsible for the clinical appropriateness of the programs they give their patients.

Clinic Directories and Clinic Pages

Our clinic directories and clinic pages are provided to help you find care. Protocol Archive does not recommend, rank, refer patients to or endorse any clinic or clinician, and results are sorted by distance only. Directory details come from public sources and from clinics themselves, and may be out of date, so please confirm details with the clinic. A “registration checked” or “license checked” label means we checked the number on the official register on the date shown; it is not a guarantee of a clinician’s skill or of the care you will receive.

Acceptance

By using this website, you agree to this Medical Disclaimer and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the exercise content on this site.

Contact

If you have questions about this Medical Disclaimer, please contact us at: hello@protocolarchive.com