Joshua W. Pate, PhD
@joshuawpate.com
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.
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.
Have you tried Gemini 3 yet? Curious how it stacks up against ChatGPT 5.1 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 for real health questions?
I used my 4-year-old’s (actually) broken arm photo for an AI experiment.
Substack article:
open.substack.com/pub/palpateh...
I used my 4-year-old’s (actually) broken arm photo for an AI experiment.
Substack article:
open.substack.com/pub/palpateh...
November 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Have you tried Gemini 3 yet? Curious how it stacks up against ChatGPT 5.1 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 for real health questions?
I used my 4-year-old’s (actually) broken arm photo for an AI experiment.
Substack article:
open.substack.com/pub/palpateh...
I used my 4-year-old’s (actually) broken arm photo for an AI experiment.
Substack article:
open.substack.com/pub/palpateh...
Flying to Florence with UNICEF collaborators to explore how AI might open up new possibilities for children’s health.
I have also just launched a new substack, Palpate: Health AI. Testing new tools with plain language takeaways.
Follow along here: palpatehealthai.substack.com/p/launching-...
I have also just launched a new substack, Palpate: Health AI. Testing new tools with plain language takeaways.
Follow along here: palpatehealthai.substack.com/p/launching-...
Launching from Gate 57: Why I’m starting this newsletter on the way to Florence
What is this all about, Josh? And what on earth is that logo?
palpatehealthai.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Flying to Florence with UNICEF collaborators to explore how AI might open up new possibilities for children’s health.
I have also just launched a new substack, Palpate: Health AI. Testing new tools with plain language takeaways.
Follow along here: palpatehealthai.substack.com/p/launching-...
I have also just launched a new substack, Palpate: Health AI. Testing new tools with plain language takeaways.
Follow along here: palpatehealthai.substack.com/p/launching-...
Huge congratulations to Rebecca Fechner on another paper from her PhD! The study explored how teachers understand and respond to student pain...
August 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Huge congratulations to Rebecca Fechner on another paper from her PhD! The study explored how teachers understand and respond to student pain...
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
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
July 17, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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
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
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.
July 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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....
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....
July 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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....
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!
- 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!
July 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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!
- 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...
www.uts.edu.au/case-studies...
July 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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...
www.uts.edu.au/case-studies...
What a privilege it is to work hard researching topics that get described as mind-blowing!
June 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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 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
June 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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 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
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.
June 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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.
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.
June 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
doi.org/10.1097/ajp....
#chronicpain
May 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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
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!
May 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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
April 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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
April 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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.
📚✂️ 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.
April 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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.
📚✂️ 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!
April 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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…
Incredible insights from Tiê Parma Yamato at #AusPainSoc.
It’s a call to action for early intervention and prevention…
April 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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…
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
Fantastic presentation by @saurabsharma.bsky.social at #AusPainSoc!
#LMIC #ResearchEquity #APS
April 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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
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!
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!
April 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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!
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
Thank you to everyone who has shared this journey so far!
#HigherEd #TeachingAwards
April 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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
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
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
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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
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
A big congrats to Jen Norton on her first PhD publication! It nicely sets the scene for her other studies currently underway.
#ChronicPain #PaediatricPain
March 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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
A big congrats to Jen Norton on her first PhD publication! It nicely sets the scene for her other studies currently underway.
#ChronicPain #PaediatricPain