How to Send Exercise Videos to Your Physical Therapist

When my physio first asked me to send exercise videos between appointments, I underestimated the setup. Propping up the phone, checking the angle, re-recording, trimming, naming, and uploading a batch of clips became a workflow of its own.

The useful lesson was not that every practitioner needs the same video. It was that the requested angle, number of repetitions, and sharing method should be agreed on before recording starts.

Start with the request, not the camera

Ask your practitioner which movement, angle, and number of repetitions they want to review. A side view and a front view answer different questions; the practitioner directing your care should choose what is relevant.

Do not record or share more than requested. Avoid including other people, private documents, or unnecessary parts of your home in frame.

Make the framing repeatable

Use a stable phone support and enough light to keep the requested movement visible. If you are using Live Video Feedback, open the Mac app and scan its QR code before placing the phone. The large live view lets you adjust the camera and where you stand before recording.

The live image is a framing aid, not an assessment. LVF does not verify form, diagnose a condition, prevent injury, or replace practitioner judgment.

Prepare only the useful part

Review each take before sharing it. Keep the repetitions your practitioner requested, remove setup and cleanup if appropriate, and use a clear name that makes sense to you. In LVF, those files and names remain on the Mac until you export them.

Use the agreed sharing channel

Use the patient portal, secure shared folder, or other channel your practitioner has approved. LVF exports ordinary video files; it does not upload recordings to LVF cloud storage or decide where health-related material should be sent.

Before uploading, confirm the recipient and review the clip once more. If you are unsure whether a channel is appropriate, ask the practitioner or clinic rather than guessing.

Keep the workflow small

A consistent recording spot, a known camera angle, and an agreed destination make repeated check-ins easier. The videos do not need to look polished. They need to show what the practitioner actually requested without collecting unnecessary information.