Joshua W. Pate, PhD

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

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!

‘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...

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.

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....

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!

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...

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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…

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

Currently flying to Melbourne for the Australian Pain Society sold-out conference!

Pretty excited to speak at today’s paediatric pre-conference workshop, tomorrow’s symposium, & chair Wednesday’s plenary session (feat. live on stage ‘One Thing’ surprises!).

See 700 of you soon!

This recognition really reflects the people I’ve worked and learned with - students, colleagues, and mentors who’ve shaped the way I teach.

Thank you to everyone who has shared this journey so far!

#HigherEd #TeachingAwards

We are so excited about this panel - we would love your support.

Public voting for our SXSW Sydney 2025 session is possible every 24hrs this week!

Voting (<5sec, no rego required) link - publicvoting.sxswsydney.com/profile/8642...

Thanks so much!

Josh, Emma, Bel & Nat
#EmmaMemma
#ReadySetDance

A barrier for one health professional can be a facilitator for another!

A big congrats to Jen Norton on her first PhD publication! It nicely sets the scene for her other studies currently underway.

#ChronicPain #PaediatricPain

It’s wild how quickly science communication is being reimagined with tools like #ChatGPT!

This is crazy.

Science spreads through storytelling. Without it, discoveries stay hidden!

Yesterday I had a fun lunch talk with fellow Tall Poppies from the past few years.

It was great to see science communicators working hard at what they do. Looking forward to their talks!

#SciComm
@aipscience.bsky.social

Award-winning physiotherapy teaching with Dr Joshua Pate - LX at UTS We chat with Dr Joshua Pate about his AAUT citation for creating impactful, research-led curriculum.

Check it out here: lx.uts.edu.au/blog/2025/03...

“Commit to work you’ll probably feel proud of.”


“Probably” - because you never really know what a project will involve.

“Proud” - because meaningful work usually leads somewhere worthwhile.

That’s a takeaway from my recent interview with the LX at UTS team - just published! 👇