Episode 156: Ben Ashworth chats to Jo Gibson. Jo is a Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist working at the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and a Consultant for R4P. She has worked as a Shoulder Specialist since 1995 and lectures nationally and Internationally about assessment and rehabilitation of the shoulder complex. Jo has co-developed Masters modules with Liverpool University for the diagnosis and treatment of upper limb pathology and has co-authored national guidelines for the management of different shoulder pathologies. Jo’s recognized expertise has resulted in consultancy work with many elite sports teams in varying sports including football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, swimming, boxing, canoeing and tennis.

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Topics Discussed 

• Addressing Communication Challenges
• The Role of the Kinetic Chain in Shoulder Function
• Parallels in Assessment and Treatment Approaches
• Individualisation in Shoulder Rehabilitation

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Where you can find Jo:

• LinkedIn
• X (Twitter)

Check Out Jo's Shoulder Course

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