Our Methodology
Taafi is committed to publishing physiotherapy content that is accurate, evidence-based, and safe. This page explains exactly how we create, review, and maintain every article and exercise guide on the site.
How we create content
Every article on Taafi begins as an AI-assisted draft. We use large language models to structure information, synthesise current clinical literature, and produce a working first draft efficiently. This draft is then handed to our clinical reviewer — a named, DOH-licensed physiotherapist — before any content is published. AI is a drafting tool only; it does not make clinical decisions, and we never present AI-generated text as the work of a physiotherapist.
Clinical review and sign-off
Before publication, every piece of clinical content is reviewed and signed off by our physiotherapist reviewer. The reviewer checks: (1) that the clinical information is accurate and consistent with current evidence; (2) that exercise instructions are safe, include appropriate red-flag warnings, and list relevant contraindications; and (3) that the content does not exceed the scope of general patient education. Only after the reviewer approves the content does it go live. The reviewer's name and credentials are shown on each article, with a link to verify their DOH license.
Sources and citations
We cite the primary sources used to develop each article. Sources include peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed or Cochrane, clinical practice guidelines issued by recognised physiotherapy associations (such as WCPT, CSP, and the APTA), and national health-authority guidance. Where evidence is limited, articles clearly say so. We do not cite secondary aggregators, marketing material, or non-peer-reviewed sources as clinical evidence.
Red flags and contraindications
Every condition hub and exercise guide on Taafi includes mandatory red-flag warnings — symptoms that require immediate medical attention — and per-exercise contraindications. These are set by the clinical reviewer and are not negotiable. If you have any doubt about whether an exercise is appropriate for your situation, consult a qualified physiotherapist or your doctor before starting.
Updates and re-review
Clinical evidence evolves. Articles are scheduled for re-review at least every 12 months, and sooner when clinical guidelines change. The last-reviewed date is shown on each article. If our reviewer identifies that information needs updating following a guideline change or new evidence, the article is revised and re-approved before the updated version goes live.
Corrections
We take accuracy seriously. If you believe any content on Taafi contains a clinical error, an unsafe instruction, or misleading information, please contact us. We will escalate the report to our clinical reviewer and, if a correction is warranted, update the article promptly. We do not remove correction notices — amendments are documented alongside the original publish and last-reviewed dates.