Medical Disclaimer

Not Medical Advice

PTFit website and associated services provide fitness coaching, exercise programming, and educational content. These are NOT physical therapy services, medical services, or healthcare services.

Zach Ermert is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) candidate at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He is not a licensed physical therapist, and the services offered through PTFit are fitness coaching services. His physical therapy education describes his background — it does not describe the nature of the services offered through this website.

Consult Your Physician

Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program, dietary change, or wellness plan. This is especially important if you:

• Have a pre-existing medical condition
• Are recovering from surgery or injury
• Are pregnant or postpartum
• Take medications that may affect your ability to exercise
• Have not exercised in a significant period of time
• Have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or other cardiovascular conditions
• Experience pain during exercise

Assumption of Risk

Exercise and physical activity carry inherent risks, including but not limited to musculoskeletal injury, cardiovascular events, and in rare cases, death. By participating in any exercise program or following any advice provided through PTFit, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with such activities.

No Provider-Patient Relationship

Use of this website, consumption of our content, or enrollment in our coaching programs does not create a physical therapist-patient relationship, a doctor-patient relationship, or any other healthcare provider relationship. No protected health information (PHI) is collected or stored by this website.

Educational Content

Blog posts, articles, videos, social media content, and other educational materials provided by PTFit are for general informational purposes. They are based on current research and professional experience but should not be applied to your individual situation without the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider who has evaluated you personally.

Research Citations

Where research is cited on this website, it is provided for educational context. Scientific findings are reported as published in peer-reviewed journals. Individual results may vary significantly from study populations. The presence of research citations does not imply medical claims or guarantee specific outcomes.

Supplement and Product Recommendations

Any discussion of dietary supplements, nutrition products, or fitness equipment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation for treating, curing, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Always consult your physician before starting any supplement regimen.

Emergency Situations

If you experience a medical emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately. Do not use this website or contact PTFit for emergency medical situations.

Contact

For questions about this Medical Disclaimer, contact us atzach.ermert@ptfitcoaching.com.