Problem
Apart from the many physical aspects of injury, many clients struggle with the emotional aspect brought on by the health care provider recommendations to temporarily reduce or eliminate exercise, especially if the client was regularly active prior to the injury. As such, some clients will try to convince you to train them before their injuries have gone through the appropriate phases of healing, or prior to the medical clearance for physical activity. How would you handle clients who request that you step outside of your professional scope of practice to train them before they have been cleared for exercise? What are the limitations that you face as a personal trainer? How do you explain the benefits associated with physical therapy and the healing process? What is the importance of keeping accurate records? Be as specific as you can.