'Running the Highlands' training weekends Jan 2009 and feb 2009. Alan Sealy will be talking on 'How to stay injury free - the holy grail of running'. These are great fun, informative and motivational training weekends, to help you get the most out of your own running. Alan will also be guiding the longer runs throughout the weekend. See the 'Running the Highlands' website at www.runningthehighlands.com for more details.

Vertigo and Dizziness Course Jan 2009. 16 delegates (physiotherapists and osteopaths) enjoyed a stimulating and demanding day, attending "Dizziness - An introduction to vestibular assessment, treatment and rehabilitation" by Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Alan Sealy. This course will be hosted again in Chester in June 2009. For course details see www.heseminars.com

Daily Mail Headlines 21/10/09 - "Tongue tingler that stops you falling over". The national Daily Mail ran an article on vertigo and treatment from a new device called Brainport. They asked In Balance Physiotherapy clinical specialist Alan Sealy for comment. The device has potential, but should not substitute for proper vestibular assessment, see the website of Aberdeen Balance Clinic ( for details go to www.balanceclinic.co.uk)

Alan Sealy is now an officially accredited Scottish Athletics level 2 coach. Alan has been coaching young athletes at Banchory & Stonehaven athletics club to help them achieve their potential. Coaching, fitness training and rehabilitation are vital, complementary components of a successful sporting career. Combine all 3 at In Balance Physiotherapy.