Joshua W. Pate, PhD
@JoshuaWPate
Pain researcher in paediatrics | Senior Lecturer & PhD Supervisor, UTS Physiotherapy | Co-founder, One Thing | Author of 7 children’s books (so far!)
I think I can now OFFICIALLY say: “By night I’m a children’s book author”?! It is very exciting for me that the Zoe and Zak’s Pain Hacks Book Series 1-5 is becoming a reality. I can’t wait for the day (very soon) when the physical hardcover box sets arrive! More info 👇
Welcome to Zoe and Zak's Pain Hacks. The new kid on the block to help kids with chronic pain, their parents, caregivers and teachers better understand the complex nature of pain and develop treatment strategies to give them back their lives. noigroup.com/product/zoe-an… @JoshuaWPate
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: uts.edu.au/case-studies/p…
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!
NEW PAPER The idea of ‘body mindsets’ is so fascinating. Have you ever thought of your body as: - capable? - responsive? - 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.00…
New paper led by brilliant UK collaborators: - Teens thought more broadly about pain, - said "recovery is possible", and - behavioural intentions changed. doi.org/10.1016/j.msks…
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 #PaediatricPain
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.00… #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 @tendonpain 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 #AusPainSoc
Paediatric musculoskeletal pain in Brazil costs around USD $1 billion per year! Incredible insights from @tieparma 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 Saurab Sharma 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/864299… Thanks so much! Josh, Emma, Bel & Nat @EmmaWatkinsfilm
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.
It’s wild how quickly science communication is being reimagined with tools like #ChatGPT! This is crazy.