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Read the latest developments in posture and gait research from our two 2025 early career award winners @chrismccrum.bsky.social and Benjamin Filtjens (not on bluesky). Great work, both! And proud to have you both within our society.
New article: "Perspectives on interdisciplinary posture and gait research from the ISPGR 2025 World Congress: where do we stand and what are the next steps?"

in which Benjamin Filtjens and I share our reflections on this past @ispgr.bsky.social World Congress

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December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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I am looking to hire a great postdoc to join our lab in sunny Eugene at the University of Oregon for fun behavioral/fMRI experiments on sensorimotor control in young and older adults. Please share/get in touch if interested! pages.uoregon.edu/mmar/
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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📢 Postdoctoral Opportunity – Neural control of movement in Parkinson’s (3 years)

This fantastic three-year postdoctoral position at Cardiff University and funded by Parkinson's UK, has now re-opened for applications.

Full details and application here: krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Read the latest developments in posture and gait research from our two 2025 early career award winners @chrismccrum.bsky.social and Benjamin Filtjens (not on bluesky). Great work, both! And proud to have you both within our society.
New article: "Perspectives on interdisciplinary posture and gait research from the ISPGR 2025 World Congress: where do we stand and what are the next steps?"

in which Benjamin Filtjens and I share our reflections on this past @ispgr.bsky.social World Congress

authors.elsevier.com/a/1m9It3RoQ8...
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December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Prof. Chang Liu did an amazing job with this behemoth of a project!!!
New paper in Imaging Neuroscience by Chang Liu, Daniel P. Ferris, et al:

Age differences in electrocortical dynamics during uneven terrain walking

doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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So happy our latest study is finally published!

We show that falls are a major issue across the lifespan for individuals with DCD (i.e., Dyspraxia).

Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Hidden Epidemic of Falls journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...

Key findings 👇
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December 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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New article: "Perspectives on interdisciplinary posture and gait research from the ISPGR 2025 World Congress: where do we stand and what are the next steps?"

in which Benjamin Filtjens and I share our reflections on this past @ispgr.bsky.social World Congress

authors.elsevier.com/a/1m9It3RoQ8...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
One of ISPGR's own! Virtual tickets still available for those wanting to hear a variety of talks. More information can be found on their website.
Nine days to go until the ANZFPS Biennial Conference! Introducing one of our plenary speakers Dr@tobyellmers.bsky.social. Toby will be presenting on concerns about falling as a risk for future falls.
Tickets still available at: anzfpconference.com.au/registration/
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ANZFPS meet the speaker series - Dr Toby Ellmers
This is "ANZFPS meet the speaker series - Dr Toby Ellmers" by NeuRA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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We were honoured to award Prof Bradford McFadyen @bjmcfadyen.bsky.social ISPGR's Honorary Membership at our 2025 World Congress. Prof McFadyen reflects on this award - and what it takes to make a meaningful career in posture and gait research - in our latest #ISPGRBlog.
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A Lifetime Member's reflections on making a meaningful career in posture and gait research - ISPGR
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October 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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**Come work with us!!**

Three-year post-doc position funded by Parkinson's UK available Cardiff University - using TMS to study inhibition of planned stepping movements and better understand freezing of gait. Full details here - krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...

Please share!!
Research Associate: Neural Control of Movement in - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Research Associate: Neural control of movement in Parkinson's Disease School of Healthcare Sciences, Card
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October 31, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Enjoyed writing this. Would great to hear other points of advice from established reaserchers and opinions of those getting, or about to get, ready to embark on a new research career.
Thank you again ISPGR.
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We were honoured to award Prof Bradford McFadyen @bjmcfadyen.bsky.social ISPGR's Honorary Membership at our 2025 World Congress. Prof McFadyen reflects on this award - and what it takes to make a meaningful career in posture and gait research - in our latest #ISPGRBlog.
tinyurl.com/5n7ces5h
A Lifetime Member's reflections on making a meaningful career in posture and gait research - ISPGR
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October 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Just over 1 week to go until the application deadline!
August 22, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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We know how to prevent falls in older Australians, and save lives. So, why aren’t we?

Read what now needs to happen following the release of the revised national Falls Prevention Guidelines here: www.croakey.org/we-know-how-...
We know how to prevent falls in older Australians, and save lives. So, why aren’t we?
Introduction by Croakey: Federal, state and local governments face a concerted advocacy campaign from a new alliance seeking to ensure
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July 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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For all the @ispgr.bsky.social members who came over to BlueSky during #ISPGR2025, check out deck.blue to optimize your desktop experience and stay up to date on the latest #posture and #gait happenings here!
July 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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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...
July 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Highlight reel from @ispgr.bsky.social 👇🏻
Had such a great time sharing our research and catching up with these awesome people!
July 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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What a week it was at #ISPGR2025 last week!

It was really special to have so many amazing colleagues productively interacting in our city (with encouragement from @melvynroerdink.bsky.social)! Thanks to all involved in the planning and organisation @ispgr.bsky.social and all who attended!
July 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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We write papers, but we build people.

You (yes, you, my fellow academic) too; please don’t forget that.
July 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Great week at ISPGR! Massive thank you to the board and hosts for putting a great program together. Engaging and thought-provoking oral and poster presentations, reconnecting with colleagues and friends, and fostering new relationships! Already counting down to Kyoto 2027! 🇯🇵
July 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Goodbye Maastricht and #ISPGR2025!

Conclusion: The World Congress of the @ispgr.bsky.social remains my favorite academic event and community.

I leave with new partners, new friends, and lots of fresh inspiration and ideas for future scientific advancements.

See you in Kyoto for #ISPGR2027!
July 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Back home from my first @ispgr.bsky.social world conference

Enjoyed all the presentations and was particularly impressed by the high level of interaction within the society during both the oral and poster sessions. 👏
July 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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See you in Japan! #ISPGR2027
July 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM