Cabel McCandless, PhD
@cmccand.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Towson University. NMSU & SUNY Cortland alum. Biomechanist Ultrarunner
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The Department of Kinesiology at Penn State is inviting applications for an open-rank faculty position in sensorimotor control and rehabilitation neuroscience. Please share this opportunity with interested colleagues in your network.
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Open-Rank Faculty Position in Sensorimotor Control and Rehabilitation Neuroscience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, a...
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October 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Department of Kinesiology at Penn State is inviting applications for an open-rank faculty position in sensorimotor control and rehabilitation neuroscience. Please share this opportunity with interested colleagues in your network.
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A new study by Ling Li et al. in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics shows that removing both vision and knowledge of landing height significantly alters landing mechanics and may raise ACL injury risk.
Watch the video abstract to learn more!
Check out the full article: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
Watch the video abstract to learn more!
Check out the full article: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
September 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A new study by Ling Li et al. in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics shows that removing both vision and knowledge of landing height significantly alters landing mechanics and may raise ACL injury risk.
Watch the video abstract to learn more!
Check out the full article: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
Watch the video abstract to learn more!
Check out the full article: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
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What TUesdays look like around here. 🖤 💛 #TigerTUesday
September 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What TUesdays look like around here. 🖤 💛 #TigerTUesday
No sleep, way too much coffee, and definitley a sweat stained suit… but it was all worth it for this week.
First day of teaching as faculty, first first-author paper, and a successful dissertation defense.
Dr. McCandless will be taking the long weekend for R&R, and then it's the tenure grind!
First day of teaching as faculty, first first-author paper, and a successful dissertation defense.
Dr. McCandless will be taking the long weekend for R&R, and then it's the tenure grind!
August 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
No sleep, way too much coffee, and definitley a sweat stained suit… but it was all worth it for this week.
First day of teaching as faculty, first first-author paper, and a successful dissertation defense.
Dr. McCandless will be taking the long weekend for R&R, and then it's the tenure grind!
First day of teaching as faculty, first first-author paper, and a successful dissertation defense.
Dr. McCandless will be taking the long weekend for R&R, and then it's the tenure grind!
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Please repost!
We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky
We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky
Tenure-track Faculty Position in Biomechanics (Open Rank), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA -
Biomch-L
The School of Kinesiology (http://kines.umich.edu) at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Please repost!
We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky
We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky
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Good gag on FB:
Doctor: I'm sorry, but we had to remove your colon.
Me Why?
Doctor: I'm sorry, but we had to remove your colon.
Me Why?
August 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Good gag on FB:
Doctor: I'm sorry, but we had to remove your colon.
Me Why?
Doctor: I'm sorry, but we had to remove your colon.
Me Why?
Today is my first, official, #TigerTUesday as a faculty member at @towsonu.bsky.social . So of course we had to do it right! 🐯
August 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today is my first, official, #TigerTUesday as a faculty member at @towsonu.bsky.social . So of course we had to do it right! 🐯
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New in JAB! Davenport et al. show that symmetrical, below-the-waist lifts produce higher joint forces in the low back & knee than asymmetrical lifts.
What does this mean for injury prevention and assistive tech design in industrial settings?
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Lifting
What does this mean for injury prevention and assistive tech design in industrial settings?
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Lifting
August 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
New in JAB! Davenport et al. show that symmetrical, below-the-waist lifts produce higher joint forces in the low back & knee than asymmetrical lifts.
What does this mean for injury prevention and assistive tech design in industrial settings?
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Lifting
What does this mean for injury prevention and assistive tech design in industrial settings?
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Lifting
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Our hearts are with the people of Ruidoso following the devastating floods that have taken lives & damaged homes & communities.
As a land-grant institution, NMSU stands with all New Mexicans in times of crisis. We are committed to supporting those affected—through action, compassion & community.♥️
As a land-grant institution, NMSU stands with all New Mexicans in times of crisis. We are committed to supporting those affected—through action, compassion & community.♥️
July 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our hearts are with the people of Ruidoso following the devastating floods that have taken lives & damaged homes & communities.
As a land-grant institution, NMSU stands with all New Mexicans in times of crisis. We are committed to supporting those affected—through action, compassion & community.♥️
As a land-grant institution, NMSU stands with all New Mexicans in times of crisis. We are committed to supporting those affected—through action, compassion & community.♥️
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We're hiring!
Heath Henninger and I are hiring a research engineer to support two new new grants. Responsibilities will include developing new devices for gait perturbations and supporting biomechanical data collections.
Apply here: utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185...
Heath Henninger and I are hiring a research engineer to support two new new grants. Responsibilities will include developing new devices for gait perturbations and supporting biomechanical data collections.
Apply here: utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185...
July 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We're hiring!
Heath Henninger and I are hiring a research engineer to support two new new grants. Responsibilities will include developing new devices for gait perturbations and supporting biomechanical data collections.
Apply here: utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185...
Heath Henninger and I are hiring a research engineer to support two new new grants. Responsibilities will include developing new devices for gait perturbations and supporting biomechanical data collections.
Apply here: utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185...
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening!📣
The Sensorimotor Learning Lab is seeking a Postdoc to join us in Fall 2025! Under the direction of @amandastherrien.bsky.social, the fellow will investigate the mechanisms of sensory plasticity in adaptive motor learning.
Link to learn more and apply⬇️
The Sensorimotor Learning Lab is seeking a Postdoc to join us in Fall 2025! Under the direction of @amandastherrien.bsky.social, the fellow will investigate the mechanisms of sensory plasticity in adaptive motor learning.
Link to learn more and apply⬇️
July 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening!📣
The Sensorimotor Learning Lab is seeking a Postdoc to join us in Fall 2025! Under the direction of @amandastherrien.bsky.social, the fellow will investigate the mechanisms of sensory plasticity in adaptive motor learning.
Link to learn more and apply⬇️
The Sensorimotor Learning Lab is seeking a Postdoc to join us in Fall 2025! Under the direction of @amandastherrien.bsky.social, the fellow will investigate the mechanisms of sensory plasticity in adaptive motor learning.
Link to learn more and apply⬇️
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Newly published in JAB! Ting Wang et al. saw that arm-reaching during aerial basketball plays increases lower-limb injury risk by causing stiffer landings and more knee abduction.
What strategies would you use to train safer landings?
Read more here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics
What strategies would you use to train safer landings?
Read more here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics
July 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Newly published in JAB! Ting Wang et al. saw that arm-reaching during aerial basketball plays increases lower-limb injury risk by causing stiffer landings and more knee abduction.
What strategies would you use to train safer landings?
Read more here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics
What strategies would you use to train safer landings?
Read more here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics
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New research by Hébert-Losier et al. shows that cadence affects calf raise test metrics like peak height and power, but not number of repetitions. These findings underscore the need to standardize cadence in clinical and research use. What cadence do you prefer when using the calf raise test?
June 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New research by Hébert-Losier et al. shows that cadence affects calf raise test metrics like peak height and power, but not number of repetitions. These findings underscore the need to standardize cadence in clinical and research use. What cadence do you prefer when using the calf raise test?
When my people hear that I run ultras, they always ask,”What do you think about the whole time you’re out there?”
So I made this Sopranos x Ultra-running meme as a solid representation of my self-talk strategy in between aid stations.😅
So I made this Sopranos x Ultra-running meme as a solid representation of my self-talk strategy in between aid stations.😅
June 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
When my people hear that I run ultras, they always ask,”What do you think about the whole time you’re out there?”
So I made this Sopranos x Ultra-running meme as a solid representation of my self-talk strategy in between aid stations.😅
So I made this Sopranos x Ultra-running meme as a solid representation of my self-talk strategy in between aid stations.😅
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OPAM33 is now accepting online abstracts until July 15th, 2025! Centered around the topics of Object Perception, visual Attention, and visual Memory, OPAM features the work of early-career scientists and embraces diverse approaches. Learn more and submit here: www.opamconference.com/opam2025
OPAM 2025 — OPAM
www.opamconference.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
OPAM33 is now accepting online abstracts until July 15th, 2025! Centered around the topics of Object Perception, visual Attention, and visual Memory, OPAM features the work of early-career scientists and embraces diverse approaches. Learn more and submit here: www.opamconference.com/opam2025
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🎉 Big news! ASB received a $500K donation from the De Luca Foundation to expand access to biomechanics!
💡 Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
🙏 Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
🔗 Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics
💡 Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
🙏 Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
🔗 Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics
June 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎉 Big news! ASB received a $500K donation from the De Luca Foundation to expand access to biomechanics!
💡 Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
🙏 Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
🔗 Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics
💡 Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
🙏 Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
🔗 Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics
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New from White et al. in Journal of Applied Biomechanics!
👟 Stiffer insoles didn’t boost walking in all older adults — but helped those with weaker toe flexors walk farther.
➡️ Foot strength may guide footwear design.
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Footwear
👟 Stiffer insoles didn’t boost walking in all older adults — but helped those with weaker toe flexors walk farther.
➡️ Foot strength may guide footwear design.
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Footwear
June 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New from White et al. in Journal of Applied Biomechanics!
👟 Stiffer insoles didn’t boost walking in all older adults — but helped those with weaker toe flexors walk farther.
➡️ Foot strength may guide footwear design.
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Footwear
👟 Stiffer insoles didn’t boost walking in all older adults — but helped those with weaker toe flexors walk farther.
➡️ Foot strength may guide footwear design.
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #Footwear
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🧗♀️New work from Erika Nelson-Wong et al. in Journal of Applied Biomechanics!
Climbers with more experience & training = stronger grip — but only Expert males outperformed females.
⚠️What does this mean for training & injury risk?
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #RockClimbing
Climbers with more experience & training = stronger grip — but only Expert males outperformed females.
⚠️What does this mean for training & injury risk?
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #RockClimbing
June 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🧗♀️New work from Erika Nelson-Wong et al. in Journal of Applied Biomechanics!
Climbers with more experience & training = stronger grip — but only Expert males outperformed females.
⚠️What does this mean for training & injury risk?
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #RockClimbing
Climbers with more experience & training = stronger grip — but only Expert males outperformed females.
⚠️What does this mean for training & injury risk?
Read it here: doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#Biomechanics #RockClimbing
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Our goal is to have 1000 SUFS Teach Ins across the US, by 9/30.
*GASP* 😮
We know, it's a big goal.
If you've received tax dollars for your science, you have a responsibility to inform *your* community what is at stake: public health, the economy, innovation, and America's global leadership.
*GASP* 😮
We know, it's a big goal.
If you've received tax dollars for your science, you have a responsibility to inform *your* community what is at stake: public health, the economy, innovation, and America's global leadership.
May 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our goal is to have 1000 SUFS Teach Ins across the US, by 9/30.
*GASP* 😮
We know, it's a big goal.
If you've received tax dollars for your science, you have a responsibility to inform *your* community what is at stake: public health, the economy, innovation, and America's global leadership.
*GASP* 😮
We know, it's a big goal.
If you've received tax dollars for your science, you have a responsibility to inform *your* community what is at stake: public health, the economy, innovation, and America's global leadership.
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Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF
Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress
www.science.org
May 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Walked in as students, left as alumni ❤️ 🎓
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🥳
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🥳
May 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Walked in as students, left as alumni ❤️ 🎓
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🥳
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🥳
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HAPPY 75th, NSF!
We’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting some of NSF’s most transformative accomplishments—innovations that have shaped our world and continue to drive progress in health, technology, the environment, and beyond.
Read on 🧵(1/11):
We’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting some of NSF’s most transformative accomplishments—innovations that have shaped our world and continue to drive progress in health, technology, the environment, and beyond.
Read on 🧵(1/11):
May 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
HAPPY 75th, NSF!
We’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting some of NSF’s most transformative accomplishments—innovations that have shaped our world and continue to drive progress in health, technology, the environment, and beyond.
Read on 🧵(1/11):
We’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting some of NSF’s most transformative accomplishments—innovations that have shaped our world and continue to drive progress in health, technology, the environment, and beyond.
Read on 🧵(1/11):
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We’re sounding the alarm for science. Science is not a switch that can be flipped on or off. If we do not act now to alter our current trajectory it will undermine our prosperity, our democracy, and our children’s futures for decades to come. You need science. Science needs you. SaveScienceNow.org
April 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We’re sounding the alarm for science. Science is not a switch that can be flipped on or off. If we do not act now to alter our current trajectory it will undermine our prosperity, our democracy, and our children’s futures for decades to come. You need science. Science needs you. SaveScienceNow.org
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How repeatable are IMU-based algorithms for measuring running biomechanics outdoors? 🏃♂️
Scheltinga et al. show high day-to-day reliability for estimating vertical GRF.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#RunningScience #Wearables #Biomechanics
Scheltinga et al. show high day-to-day reliability for estimating vertical GRF.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#RunningScience #Wearables #Biomechanics
Repeatability of Vertical Ground Reaction Force Estimation During Running on the Athletics Track on 3 Different Days
To increase understanding in development of running injuries, the biomechanical load over time should be studied. Ground reaction force (GRF) is an important parameter for biomechanical analyses and i...
doi.org
April 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
How repeatable are IMU-based algorithms for measuring running biomechanics outdoors? 🏃♂️
Scheltinga et al. show high day-to-day reliability for estimating vertical GRF.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#RunningScience #Wearables #Biomechanics
Scheltinga et al. show high day-to-day reliability for estimating vertical GRF.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jab....
#RunningScience #Wearables #Biomechanics
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