Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a dynamic healthcare team. Assistants help physical therapists maintain therapy facilities and monitor patient progress, while also helping patients by assisting them on difficult movements and instructing them on how to use walking aids.hysical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a dynamic healthcare team. Assistants help physical therapists maintain therapy facilities and monitor patient progress, while also helping patients by assisting them on difficult movements and instructing them on how to use walking aids.
The eyes are not only windows to the soul - but to your general health. If you are ill, or just under the weather, the first place it's likely to show is in your eyes. Amy Anderson spoke to Professor Alistair Fielder, ophthalmologist at Imperial College, London, to find out what signs to look for.
When to see a doctor. Make an appointment with your doctor if you're feeling fatigued for unexplained reasons. Some anemias, such as iron deficiency anemia or vitamin B-12 deficiency, are common. Fatigue has many causes besides anemia, so don't assume that if you're tired you must be anemic. Some people learn that their hemoglobin is low, which indicates anemia, when they go to donate blood. If you're told that you can't donate blood because of low hemoglobin, make an appointment with your doctor.