TCR S1:E5 Jo Gibson

In this episode we speak with leading clinician & researcher

Jo Gibson

Jo Gibson studied physiotherapy at the Salford College of Technology and qualified in 1987. Her physiotherapy career started in Nottingham in 1987 at Queen’s Medical Centre where an encounter with Professor Angus Wallace fuelled her interest in the shoulder. Jo moved to Liverpool in 1989 and after completing several years of rotational experience she joined forces with Professor Simon Frostick and, in 1996 she became one of the first specialist Upper Limb Physiotherapists in the UK.

In order to increase her sub-speciality knowledge and expertise, Jo completed travel fellowships in the UK, Europe and the USA, sponsored by the British Elbow and Shoulder Society and Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust Charities Board.

Since that time the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit has gained an International reputation as a centre of Excellence in Shoulder and Elbow.

Jo has a passion for education and since 1996 she has lectured nationally and internationally on rehabilitation of the shoulder and she runs her own courses all over the World. 

Internationally, in 2004 she was a co-founder of the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists, a meeting which now runs tri-annually. In addition, Jo has served as Vice president and Chair of the education committee on the EUSSER board (European Society of Shoulder & Elbow Rehabilitation).

Nationally, Jo has been the AHP representative on the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) Council and in addition she has served as a member of the BESS Research and Education Committees. She is an associate lecturer at the University of Liverpool and has co-developed tailor made masters modules to support physiotherapists working in or towards specialist Upper Limb appointments.

Jo completed her Masters in Advanced Practice at Liverpool University in 2012 and completed her dissertation on the Biopsychosocial model cementing her belief in tailoring treatment to the individual and the importance of communication skills.

She continues to be involved in upper limb research, has presented original research at many National and International conferences. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters. Jo also co-authored BESS Care Pathways for the British Elbow and Shoulder Society.

Jo continues working at Liverpool Upper Limb Unit & Consultant in Private Practice

In this episode we discuss:

• Jo’s early family healthcare influences, how some disappointing A Level grades, her competitive nature and interest in Sports Medicine led to a career in physiotherapy
• Her main motivations for “helping others, making a difference and always striving to be better” have underpinned her whole career
• How Jo’s passion for running and then Endurance Riding satisfied her competitive nature (she was modestly, VERY good too!)
• Key mentors, clinicians and surgeons who have inspired Jo (her Dad, Prof Angus Wallace, Prof Frostick, Louis Gifford, Ben Kiblet et al)
• How & what she learnt from trips overseas
• ‘Keeping it simple for the shoulder’ and translating the evidence into meaningful application for clinicians
• How communication is our SUPERPOWER

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