Influenza (flu) and a cold. are both respiratory (breathing) system infections caused by viruses. Initial symptoms of flu and. colds are similar, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have the flu or a very bad cold. The flu can cause more serious illness than a common cold. Influenza vaccine only protects. against certain influenza viruses and will not protect you from colds or other respiratory infections. Tips for avoiding the flu and colds. ï· Your best protection against the flu is an annual flu vaccination.
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Physical therapy assistant programs usually take two years to complete and are commonly available through trade schools and community colleges. These programs consist of both classroom and clinical components and are designed to provide students with all of the skills they need to pursue a career after graduation. Become a member of a professional organization. 2  Joining a professional organization, such as the APTA, can provide a physical therapist assistant with a variety of resources and benefits to aid in his or her career. 3  The APTA even has a specific membership level available only to physical therapist assistants.