Product Reviews Guidelines

At StayAtHomePT, it is understood the importance of making informed decisions about your health, including the tools and products that support your wellness journey. Recognizing that your trust is earned, not given, the site is dedicated to providing recommendations that are both reliable and beneficial to your health.

Rigorous Selection and Evaluation Process

The process for product recommendations is thorough and grounded in expertise. It begins with comprehensive market research with medical professionals and industry experts to identify promising products. StayAtHomePt's evaluation includes souring reviews, forums, and expert opinions in the field giving you the best information on the product. 

Expert Reviews and Verification

Following the in-depth selection and evaluation process, each product undergoes a series of fact checks and reviews by our certified health professional. This process ensures that the recommendations are not only based on empirical testing but also align with current health and wellness standards.

Transparency and Integrity in Recommendations

While affiliate commissions for some products purchased through our recommendations may be received, the selection criteria remain uncompromised, focusing squarely on product performance, test results, and genuine user experiences. The priority is your health and trust, guiding our mission to recommend products that truly make a difference in your wellness routine.

This dedication reflects our pledge to empower you with information and recommendations that you can trust, supporting your health decisions with evidence-based insights and expert-validated products.

How We Make Money

An affiliate commission is received on some, but not all, of the products recommend—but only if you decide to click through to the retailer's site and make a purchase. We only recommend retailers that we trust and have a proven track record for service and dependability. 

StayAtHomePTs Rigorous Evaluation Process

At StayAtHomePT, we're dedicated to guiding you toward the best health and wellness tools, ensuring that every recommendation made is both informed and trustworthy. Our evaluative process begins long before any product testing occurs, with engagement in thorough market research and consultations with experts in the field—including medical professionals, therapists, and coaches—to identify key criteria for evaluating each product.

Crafting Our Testing Methodologies

Leveraging insights from these experts, and using our own expertise we set out to define key features the product should contain. This helps us to develop detailed testing methodologies tailored to assess various product attributes, such as functionality, accuracy, value for money, and user-friendliness. 

Selecting Products with Precision

Our selection process for testing is comprehensive, considering factors such as retailer reputation, price points, user feedback, and brand credibility.

For instance, in choosing knee braces, we prioritize devices that offer optimal support and are recommended by healthcare professionals, ensuring that our testing pool represents the best and most reliable options available. While some products are provided to us, we independently purchase the majority to maintain objectivity in our evaluations.

Beyond Objective Measures

Our review process extends beyond just the numbers; we delve into the user experience of each knee brace. How comfortable does the brace feel during wear? Is it easy to adjust for a perfect fit? Can it be worn discreetly under clothing? How well does it reach the desired goal?

The goal is to editorialize the findings, transforming raw data into actionable insights. By highlighting both the strengths and limitations of each knee brace, we empower you to make decisions that best fit your health needs and personal preferences, backed by comprehensive analysis and real-world testing.

StayAtHomePT is committed to being your most trusted ally in selecting health and wellness tools. Through meticulous research, expert collaboration, and thoughtful testing, we strive to answer the most pressing questions and recommend only the best tools, helping you navigate your health journey with confidence.

Why Trust StayAtHomePT

StayAtHomePT's approach to product recommendations at StayAtHomePT is rooted in editorial integrity and an unwavering commitment to its readers. Unlike many platforms, the majority of products evaluated ensure unbiased testing. While affiliate commissions are earned on some recommended products, the editorial content is never influenced by retailers, PR firms, or external sales agendas.

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Rigorous Preliminary Research

The evaluative journey begins with comprehensive market research. We dive deep into the latest product safety studies and engage with a diverse group of experts, including doctors, physical therapists, and certified trainers, to gather insights on best practices, address frequently asked questions, and pinpoint critical evaluation criteria for every product, such as knee braces, we consider recommending.

Fact-Checking and Medical Vetting

Post-writing, each article undergoes a stringent fact-checking process to ensure factual accuracy and relevance. Additionally, the content is reviewed by a medical professional to affirm its reliability. However, emphasis must be place on the the importance of consulting with your healthcare provider to ascertain if a recommended product is appropriate for your specific health needs.

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Continuous Updates and Availability Checks

The site is dedicated to providing valuable content does not end upon publication. Articles are  constantly revisited to update and refine our recommendations, ensuring they remain relevant, accurate, and useful. Recognizing how disappointing it can be to find a recommended product out of stock, our editors regularly check product availability, striving to enhance your experience and assist in your health journey effectively.

StayAtHomePT's commitment to editorial excellence, combined with rigorous testing, fact-checking, and continuous content revision, forms the foundation of trust our readers place in us for health and wellness guidance.

Safety and Product Recalls

Please note that all products, including those reviewed and recommended, may from time to time be subject to recalls or revised use recommendations. Therefore, it is important you to monitor any official announcements from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that may be related to products you purchase and it is always best to register your purchases with the manufacturer so you can get alerted if a recall is issued.

Meet the Writer

 Joe Armeli DPT, ATC, CSCS

I'm Joe Armeli, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a movement enthusiast, and a fellow runner. I'm here to help you achieve your physical health and performance goals, whether you're just starting to run or are a seasoned vet. For questions or concerns, email me at [email protected]. Look forward to hearing from you!


Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or opinions you’d like to share with our team of editors, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

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