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Pain researcher in paediatrics | Senior Lecturer & PhD Supervisor, UTS Physiotherapy | Co-founder, One Thing | Author of 7 children’s books (so far!) | joshuawpate.com

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Nov 15

A quick Bluesky intro (if you see this, please share yours too!)

I’m Josh.
🧐 Pain researcher in paediatrics
🏛️ Senior Lecturer & PhD supervisor at UTS Physio
🧠💡Co-founder of One Thing
📚 Children’s author of 6 books (so far!)

Keen to understand this platform - any help is much appreciated!Thanks.

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Aug 25

...So now I’m thinking: How might health and education teams best collaborate so that teachers feel confident in supporting students with pain (without feeling like they’re taking on the burden of healthcare)?

Well done Bec!

Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1002/pne2...

Improving Pain Outcomes for Children and Adolescents at School via a Socio‐Ecological Public Health Lens: A Strengths‐Focused Interview Study With Teachers

Chronic pain in children and adolescents is widespread and negatively affects school attendance and developmental trajectories. Teachers are central to how pain (both acute and chronic) is experience....

doi.org

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Aug 25

...Teachers naturally draw on their strengths (relationships, comfort-scaffolding, inclusion practices) to support students in pain. But societal misconceptions (eg. “pain must mean tissue damage”) can leave them questioning whether pain is “real,” which risks reinforcing stigma or school absence...

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Aug 25

Huge congratulations to Rebecca Fechner on another paper from her PhD! The study explored how teachers understand and respond to student pain...

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jul 17

It was all smiles in the front row of this morning’s packed-out author reading!

Seriously though, it is quite a thrill to encourage the next generation with the latest science of healthy physical activity habits. The kids loved meeting Twirl “for real life”!

#childrensauthor #libraryvisit

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jul 15

‘Twirl Tries It All’ story-time, Thurs 17 Jul, 10:30am @ the brand new Kirrawee Library+, feat. Twirl!

www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/subsites/lib...

Twirl Tries it All Storytime | Kirrawee Library+ | Libraries

A special Storytime presentation of the delightful children’s picture book Twirl Tries It All by the author, Dr Joshua Pate. No bookings required!

www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jul 15

Sunday Telegraph pg 7 #scicomm: I was interviewed about threading physio research into children's books. Next - if you’re in the Shire wanting free science-infused storytimes (ha!) you are welcome to come on Thursday! Details below.

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jul 11

NEW PAPER

The idea of ‘body mindsets’ is so fascinating. Have you ever thought of your body as:
1. capable?
2. responsive?
3. an adversary?

Link re: adolescents with chronic pain (led by the excellent Emily Dowling and Lauren Heathcote! What a great team) -
doi.org/10.1097/AJP....

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jul 7

New paper led by brilliant UK collaborators:
- Teens thought more broadly about pain,
- they said "recovery is possible", and
- their behavioural intentions changed.

doi.org/10.1016/j.ms...

Please pass it on to people you know working alongside teens challenged by pain - thanks!

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jul 4

How good is this? Bec’s PhD research is already making a real difference. The UTS media team just published a story about how her work is helping children feel supported at school. Please feel free to share it with your school/teacher/principal friends:
www.uts.edu.au/case-studies...

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 26

What a privilege it is to work hard researching topics that get described as mind-blowing!

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 26

How can we better understand in-clinic turning points for kids facing chronic pain?

I think this study is a simple way to make a big difference. Message me on LinkedIn if you are interested. and I can connect you with Jen Norton. Thanks!

#ChronicPain #Research #PediatricPain #PaediatricPain

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 18

I was reminded that when we give kids access to new scientific findings in their language, they certainly run with it!

A big thanks to @aipscience.bsky.social. What a blast!

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 18

This morning I worked alongside 320 budding scientists (kids!) for a series of school visit sessions co-ordinated by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science. We had a lot of fun exploring the latest science together.

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 1

(The book signings even continued at the airport tonight, ha! What a joy to entertain and help the next generation of humans to thrive!)

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 1

Also today, a new industry partnership PhD opportunity was announced with RSD, where I’m on the supervisory panel of Louise Moseley who is kicking off her research journey in July. Go Lou!

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 1

The panel discussion alongside Prof Tony Okley (UoW) and Dr Emma Watkins (Emma Memma!) was a highlight of the massive conference.

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Jun 1

Flew in and out of the Gold Coast today to launch an important new resource - a preschool children’s book about school readiness. It’s my 2nd book collaborating with Ready Set Dance, and I’m thrilled about this collaboration.

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · May 20

A big congratulations to Bec Fechner for another paper published for her PhD! Let us know if you want access to the full text.

doi.org/10.1097/ajp....

#chronicpain

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · May 15

Here’s an exciting opportunity to dip your toes into the research world (or for a seasoned researcher to join the team) as we explore the world of strengths-based healthcare!

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Apr 15

Jen Norton just shared our experiences working with a lived experience family as co-authors on one of her PhD studies. The family highlighted the difference between therapeutic alliance (not always there!) and therapeutic relationship. Excellent work Jen! #AusPainSoc

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Apr 14

Our choice of words impacts rehab outcomes. Ebonie Rio shared so many practical, thought-provoking tips for working with people with tendinopathies. #AusPainSoc

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Apr 14

Here are some pics. What a thrill to co-facilitate a session with brilliant authors Jules Richards, Ross Watkins, and Jo Rotherham!

📚✂️ A jam-packed room not just talking about making zines - but actually making them!

It’s so energising to see creativity in action at #AusPainSoc.

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Apr 13

Prof Tamar Pincus just mentioned how deficit-focused terms like ‘catastrophising’ and ‘dysfunctional beliefs’ are very unhelpful. She is talking about pain-related distress. Another great talk at #AusPainSoc!

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Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Apr 13

Paediatric musculoskeletal pain in Brazil costs around USD $1 billion per year!
Incredible insights from Tiê Parma Yamato at #AusPainSoc.

It’s a call to action for early intervention and prevention…

Joshua W. Pate, PhD @joshuawpate.com · Apr 13

Staggering fact: Only 5% of clinical trials on global health are conducted in LMICs - even though they’re home to around 85% of the world’s population.

Fantastic presentation by @saurabsharma.bsky.social at #AusPainSoc!

#LMIC #ResearchEquity #APS

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