HUNDREDS of millions of euro lost through absenteeism could be saved if proper rehabilitation programmes are put in place, physiotherapists have said.

THE chair of the GAA’s Medical, Scientific and Welfare Committee is to raise the Association’s decision to limit physiotherapy reimbursement as part of its player injury scheme with GAA president Christy Cooney.

THE HSE is no longer funding healthcare professionals to carry out mandatory training essential to work practices, it has emerged.

The Health Service Executive is no longer funding healthcare professionals to carry out mandatory training, because the HSE is seeking to cut its costs in the current exceptional economic circumstances.

Physiotherapists urged adults today to get up and go and step up their physical activity.

THE Government has been accused of neglecting young people after Ireland was ranked as one of the worst EU countries for provision of physical education.

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) tonight welcomed the Budget's commitment to allocate additional funding to improve public health services in Ireland from 2007.

PUBLIC health spending will rise significantly if children do not have access to proper sport and exercise facilities at school, a leading health professional has warned.