Are you a Physio who loves skiing?
Then this is for you! 🙂

UPDATE:
This first event sold out in one day.
Send us a DM via the Whatsapp button to join the waiting list and get priority access to tickets for this second event.

What you get:
-Stay in Hotel du Bourg in Valmorel, with 165km of ski slopes and 200 meters from 2 ski lifts
-Good snow reliability
-Avoid the crowds and long lines
-50 min by car from the Les Trois Vallées ski resort, so you could extend your trip there
-4 restaurant dinners
-3 half-day ski passes
-Shoulder course with expert Jo Gibson

Dates: 10 January – 14 January 2027

What does it include:

• 4 Nights’ accommodation in the hotel
• 4 Days of Continental Buffet Breakfast
• 4 x 3-course Dinners in the local restaurants
• 3 Half-Day Ski Passes for Valmorel
• 3 Afternoons of Shoulder Course (15 hours in total)
• Social Access to All Group Activities

Not included:

• Ski or Snowboard Equipment Rental
• Travel Costs to and from the Venue
• Visa
• Insurance

Travel options:

You can drive directly or take public transport via Moutiers, aka the “Gateway to the French Alps”.
The TGV stops in Moutiers, at the station called: Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains.
You can take the TGV from Lyon, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and Paris.
From Paris to Moutiers by TGV takes about 4-5 hours.
From the train station, you can take a shuttle bus to Valmorel or take a taxi.

You can also fly into Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, and Chambery and take a bus/train from there.

Accreditation:

Belgian physiotherapists can earn 24 accreditation points by joining this Physio Camp.
Click HERE for more information.

Italian physiotherapists can earn 20 ECM points by joining this Camp.
For more information, click HERE.

Accreditation has been requested for Dutch physiotherapists.
Please send a DM via Whatsapp if you are Dutch and want to join the waiting list.

Business expense:

If you are a clinic owner or self-employed physiotherapist, you may be able to claim all or part of the retreat cost as a business expense or tax deduction.
Check with your tax advisor to see how this applies to your situation.

Ski Resort:

Valmorel
Valmorel is a charming ski resort in the French Alps, known for its traditional wood-and-stone chalet architecture. The resort village sits at 1460m, with skiing up to 2550m, offering good snow reliability supported by 389 snow cannons.

It is part of the 165 km Le Grand Domaine ski area, offering 103 trails, 47 lifts, and extensive beginner-friendly terrain, with 70% of runs classified as green or blue.

Thanks to its unique location near Le Col de la Madeleine and its protection by the Lauzières Massif, Valmorel enjoys exceptional snowfall throughout the winter season, around 15% more than other resorts at the same altitude. Its north-facing slopes also help preserve excellent snow conditions for longer periods.

The Grand Domaine
Between forests, gentle alpine meadow slopes, and steeper slopes at the summits, the Grand Domaine gives you the opportunity to enjoy a varied playground accessible to all levels of skiers. Young and old can easily cross the Col de la Madeleine on skis with a simple “blue slope”.

A true paradise for lovers of ski touring and off-piste, with a huge variety of breathtaking landscapes between pine trees and high mountains.

It is less than 1 hour away by car from Les Trois Vallées, so you could extend your ski trip to the biggest ski area in the world.

Black or Red level

The Freeride areas are secure yet ungroomed areas for thrill seekers and powder snow lovers. Don’t wait to discover the 4 zones:

The Gollet freeride
The Mottet freeride
The Riondet freeride
The Procureuse freeride
All these areas are outlined in yellow on the Valmorel piste map.

Click HERE to view the piste PDF map.

Sunday – January 31: Arrival and Welcome
Check in to the hotel from 5 PM to 7 PM. Unwind and get ready for the week.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner prepared in the first restaurant.

Monday – February 1: Ski and Learn
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ski session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Change and reset
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Shoulder Course Day 1
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Tuesday – February 2: Slope to Seminar
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ski session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Change and reset
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Shoulder Course Day 2
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Wednesday – February 3: 
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ski session
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Change and reset
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Shoulder Course Day 3
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Thursday – February 4:
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM  – 7 PM: Full day of skiing
7 PM  – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Friday – February 5: Farewell and Departure
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast and goodbyes
Check out and leave with refreshed clinical insights, strong professional connections, and unforgettable alpine memories

Venue: Hotel du Bourg

The Hotel du Bourg sits at the centre of the village of Valmorel and its buzzling shopping and restaurant area and is located 50 meters from the slopes.
With beautiful rock arches and wooden balconies, the hotel reflects the local Savoie architecture that you can see throughout Valmorel.

Our 3-star family-friendly ski hotel is the starting point to great skiing: The chairlift of Altispace and the Telebourg are just round the corner.
Ski rental shops, boutiques, cinema, bars and restaurants are all within 5-minutes walk from the hotel.

The Grand Domaine mountain features 165km of slopes accessible to all. Beginners or advanced skiers. You’ll be able to enjoy your favourite winter sport at your own pace. Valmorel will charm you with its rustic and unique atmosphere, so you will spend unforgettable holidays at the heart of the Tarentaise Valley.

Thanks to its unique location near Le Col de la Madeleine and its protection by the Lauzières Massif, Valmorel enjoys exceptional snowfall throughout the winter season—around 15% more than other resorts at the same altitude. Its north-facing slopes also help preserve excellent snow conditions for longer periods.

Choose a room:

You can choose between 3 room types:

• Twin room (2 people in total)
• 3-4 Beds per Room (3-4 people in total)

The Shoulder – Steps to Success Course
Jo’s course has been delivered all over the world and has successfully empowered
thousands of clinicians in their management of people with shoulder pain or injury.
The course is designed to equip participants with a simple clinical reasoning framework
that helps inform the assessment and management of individuals with shoulder
problems.
It is designed for clinicians to help translate evidence into meaningful
practice and is packed with clinical content. The course is constantly updated to reflect
emerging evidence and how it impacts practice, but essentially reflects the approach Jo
uses every day in her clinical practice to the benefit of patients.
The course is designed to be honest, fun and interactive and includes plenty of treatment tips and real-life
examples to ensure the course content is immediately transferable into practice.

Programme Outline

The current state of play in shoulder pain: What really matters?
Understanding the evidence and what it means for treatment

The rotator cuff and scapula: Victims & culprits.
Opportunities and insights -using assessment to inform treatment

The Kinetic chain: Pain, performance and rehabilitation considerations
Making life easier for the shoulder and when to consider in pain presentations

Is it torn and does it matter?
Is structural pathology ever relevant and how does it impact management?

Is it stiff?
Causes of shoulder stiffness and options for treatment (including post-op stiffness, frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis and ACJ stiffness)

The Irritable shoulder: Does pathology matter?
Key causes & considerations in patients with high pain irritability & what we can do about it

Fit for function? Problems and progressions.
Debates, controversies and getting exercise done.

Communication is your superpower: Use it wisely.
Fundamentals – don’t be a nocebo! Setting people up for success.

Learning Objectives
1. Review factors impacting outcome in people with shoulder problems and what it
means to management.

2. To examine the current understanding regarding muscle function in the shoulder
complex and how it informs an approach to assessment that guides treatment.

3. To examine the role and relevance of the kinetic chain in shoulder pain and
performance and the potential it offers to facilitate shoulder rehabilitation.

4. To demonstrate a simple structured clinical reasoning framework that highlights
where to start with treatment and management options.

5. To explore simple treatment approaches based on the current evidence to
successfully manage patients with common shoulder conditions within a
biopsychosocial framework.

6. To examine factors impacting pain sensitivity and tissue health and how this
informs management.

7. To explore the role of the cervical spine in shoulder pain presentations, key
aspects of differential diagnosis and effective management strategies.

8. To examine when structural pathology may be relevant and how its presence
may impact decision making and treatment approaches.

9. To understand causes of shoulder stiffness and how this understanding
underpins approaches to management.

10. To explore the role of strengthening and specific performance parameters in
ensuring individuals are fit for function and opportunities provided by the
evidence base.

11. To discuss factors that influence outcome and enhance exercise adherence and
explore strategies to address them.

12. To consider the importance of communication and language on patient’s pain experience

Jo Gibson MSc MCSP
Jo Gibson worked as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in the Liverpool Upper Limb
Unit for 28 years and has been teaching her shoulder course for over 27 years.

During her career she has travelled all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world to work
with and observe some of the World’s leading shoulder experts. Jo now works as a
Consultant Shoulder Physiotherapist at Shoulder Success in Liverpool, UK and as an
Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Liverpool Hope University.
Her involvement in original research, study at Masters level and vast experience of
treating patients with shoulder problems has enabled her to develop a simple,
evidence-informed approach to rehabilitation of the shoulder that is immediately
applicable in practice.

1. Who is this camp ideal for?
The Physio Ski Camp is perfect for physiotherapists and allied health professionals looking to combine alpine adventure with high-quality clinical education. Both students and experienced clinicians are welcome.

2. Do I need to be an expert skier?
Not at all. The ski sessions are relaxed and adaptable.
Optional ski or snowboard lessons are available (not included in the camp fee).
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, you’ll be able to enjoy the slopes at your own pace.

3. What is included in the cost of the camp?
The camp fee covers 4 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, ski passes, full access to course content, and evening group activities.

4. How do I get to the venue?

You can drive directly or take public transport via Moutiers, aka the “Gateway to the French Alps”.
The TGV stops in Moutiers, at the station called: Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains.
You can take the TGV from Lyon, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and Paris.
From Paris to Moutiers by TGV takes about 4-5 hours.
From the train station, you can take a shuttle bus to Valmorel or take a taxi.

You can also fly into Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, and Chambery and take a bus/train from there.

5. What is the refund or cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 60 days before the camp start date are eligible for a full refund. If you cancel between 30 and 60 days before the camp, you’ll receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date are non-refundable.

6. Is the course accredited?

Yes.
Belgian physiotherapists can earn 24 accreditation points by joining this Physio Camp.
Click HERE for more information.

Italian physiotherapists can earn 20 ECM points by joining this Camp.
For more information, click HERE.
If there are 3 or more Italian physiotherapists joining, we will apply for Italian accreditation points.

Accreditation has been requested for Dutch physiotherapists.
Please send a DM via Whatsapp if you are Dutch and want to join the waiting list.
With 3 or more Dutch physiotherapists joining, we will apply for Dutch accreditation points.

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