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Case Study for Integumentary System You are observing an elderly woman who is seeing a personal trainer as part

of her rehabilitation therapy. The woman was hospitalized for problems associated with obesity and high blood sugar. She is now going through an exercise program to help bring her back to health. hile working out! one of her socks rolled down exposing the lower part of her left leg. " glance at the side of her left leg revealed a large! shiny! deep! red sore. The sore had a dark margin! like tanned skin. #arts of it looked as if you could see right through to the muscle. The woman saw your face reacting to the sore and kindly said! $%o not worry about that! it doesn&t cause me any pain.' #art of the personal trainer&s responsibility is to pay attention to any pathology that can be worsened by the patient&s rehabilitation. (ow would you use your observation to assist the personal trainer in )udging the possible physical limitations of the patient* hat is the most likely cause of this woman&s sore! and how could it affect any exercise or rehabilitation programs. "s you progress in your diagnosis! email me with an update and I&ll send you some tips+

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