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Cabel McCandless, PhD @cmccand.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

@jabjournal.bsky.social just passed 1,000 followers on LinkedIn! Running the social media over the past year has been a blast, and I love sharing all the cool biomechanics research coming out. Big shout out to @franzbiomech.bsky.social & Doug Hoepker for trusting me in this role. Be sure to follow!

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🗳️ Help Shape the Future of ASB! 🗳️ Vote for the next President-Elect! This role represents a three-year commitment to leading our society and supporting the biomechanics community. Check your inbox for your SurveyMonkey ballot and make your voice heard! Deadline: May 28, 2026 #ASB2026

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Election season is underway @amsocbiomech.bsky.social. I encourage all members to participate in the voting process. I’m grateful to be on the ballot for President-Elect and appreciate the colleagues who encouraged me to serve in this way. You can find more information here: asbweb.org/elections/

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Latest article "The Association Between Foot–Ankle Mechanical Leverage and Instability During Walking in Older and Younger Adults" now available online! (AI-generated Ad). doi.org/10.1123/jab.....

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

⏳ Nominations for @amsocbiomech.bsky.social Individual Awards are due January 15. From the Borelli to the Pre-Doc Award, help us celebrate the leaders and innovators in #Biomechanics. Nominate a peer (or yourself!) today: asbweb.org/society-awards/ #Biomechanics #ASB2026 #ScienceExcellence

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Looking forward to a great 2026!

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Science Magazine @science.org · 21/11/2025

"In the end, I have come to realize that being authentic at work is not a weakness, but rather a strength." #ScienceWorkingLife scim.ag/49B7hRv

An illustration of a woman wearing an axolotl costume in front of an audience, with text: Embracing my silly side makes me a better scientist. I wish I’d done it sooner

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Abhilasha Joshi, PhD @rhythmicspikes.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

You have to read @kelseytea.bsky.social excellent work on dexterity in deer mice evolved in forest vs prairie habitats. A powerful example of cross species comparisons to study principles of motor control ✅

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Journal of Applied Biomechanics @jabjournal.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

📣 We're searching for our next Deputy Editor who will directly support incoming Editor @franzbiomech.bsky.social for a 2-yr term beginning Jan. 2026. Help us build on the momentum we've gained under outgoing Editor @katherineaboyer.bsky.social. More info: journals.humankinetics.com/page/JAB-cal...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Brand new POSTDOC opportunity in my lab (!!) will help lead a multi-institutional collaboration designed to enhance understanding of anatomic variability in Achilles tendinopathy toward more effective, personalized clinical interventions. Learn more and apply: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...

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Jobs in Sport Science @jobsinsportscience.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Title: Biomechanics Lab Associate 📍Place: @yankees.com ‬⁩ 🇺🇸 💰Salary: TBC  📅Deadline: 31/10/25 ℹ For more details👇 www.teamworkonline.com/baseball-job...

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Biomechanics Lab Associate - New York Yankees

Biomechanics Lab Associate &nbs...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Check out our latest - an experimental + modeling project: "The Effects of Hip Abductor Fatigue on Gait Instability in Older Adults": pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40939027/ We draw a mechanistic link between hip abductor fatigue and its compromising effect when called upon to preserve gait stability.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Industry collaboration led by @kkatugam.bsky.social reveals that shoe features intended for stability vs. agility minimally bias performance towards either respective benefit = improved consumer confidence in footwear selection, often called upon to meet a variety of activities of daily living.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

In our latest, @jointbme.bsky.social PhD Student Ethan Simaitis finds a reduced capacity to adjust foot placement in older adults during prolonged walking, which may contribute to an increased risk of instability and falls. authors.elsevier.com/a/1lkeN4-6-l...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We are really excited here @jointbme.bsky.social to contribute to advancing understanding of Achilles subtendon structure/function in Achilles tendinopathy. This new NIH R01 will formalize our longstanding collaboration with fantastic colleagues at the University of Delaware! tinyurl.com/4etcv9tp

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500 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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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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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We've grown more and more interested in the role of fatigue in shaping locomotor behavior. Our latest paper points to a functional consequence of the increased physiological demand placed on calf muscles when operating at shorter lengths—namely accelerated fatigue. peerj.com/articles/198...

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Journal of Experimental Biology @jexpbiol.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

#elephants are incredibly economical movers, but it turns out that swinging their massive limbs uses 75% of the energy they consume when moving, which is an extraordinarily high cost compared to mice and men journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/...

Photograph of an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) being ridden by a mahout walking across the force plate walkway with white markers painted on the skin. Photo credit: Joackim Genin.

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

🏙️ ASB 2025 kicks off in 3 days! Wednesday has workshops and events — a perfect warm-up before the full conference. 🧠 Morning & Afternoon Workshops 🎓 Student Welcome @ 17:30 🥂 Opening Reception @ 18:00 🎉 Student Night Out @ 19:30 📍 asbweb.org/program #ASB2025 #Biomechanics

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Our team @jointbme.bsky.social is ready for @amsocbiomech.bsky.social #ASB2025 in Pittsburg next week. We're really proud of the science we and our collaborators are presenting this coming week, from posters and podiums to award finalists and a ton of professional development. See you there!

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Danny Davis @ddavis-biomech.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Can we alter older adult gait energetics by stiffening their footwear? Beats me! But I bet if you swing by Footwear & Foot Orthoses tomorrow (7/30) @10:40am in room C4 you might find out. See you there 🤓 #ISB2025

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

After 2 weeks of family holiday around Scandinavia, welcome to Stockholm. #isb2025.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

As promised - our new post-doc position is now available!! Join our productive inter-institutional team at UNC-Chapel Hill in an ongoing NIH-funded project collaborating with friends at Utah (reporter.nih.gov/search/nC8k4...) Apply now (Active until filled!): unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Will you be at ISB or ASB in the coming weeks? Definitely come talk to me or someone from our group about a new Postdoc Position we are looking to fill asap in foot neuromechanics, aging, and gait. I'll post the official call for applications soon. Join us at UNC Chapel Hill! Reposts encouraged.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Really proud to have Aubrey Gray and @kkatugam.bsky.social both recognized as finalists for these ASB awards!! @jointbme.bsky.social

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Alexandria Declaration coming out from courageous NSF staff. www.importantcontext.news/p/national-s... I knew this was it in the works, but did not know the timing. Stay tuned...

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National Science Foundation Workers to Issue “Alexandria Declaration” Decrying “Catastrophic Changes” Under Trump Administration

The new declaration echoes similar efforts from NIH and EPA.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Looking forward to participating on this panel (Mostly to learn from the other panelists!!). Consider joining us for this upcoming professional development event.

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🎉 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

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Pleasure to collaborate with fellow @jabjournal.bsky.social Associate Editors @chrismccrum.bsky.social and Tanvi Bhatt in writing "A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics". Now available open access: doi.org/10.1123/jab.....

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A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics

"A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics" published on 10 Jun 2025 by Human Kinetics.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

One of the most exceptional professional development experiences I've had the pleasure of participating in. Highly Recommended!!

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Our lab and @jointbme.bsky.social representing well in the annual @amsocbiomech.bsky.social awards! @kkatugam.bsky.social selected finalist for Clinical Biomechanics award, Aubrey Gray selected finalist for Journal of Biomechanics award, and Megan Weaver receives travel award. Congratulations team!!

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Thanks to the UNC Office of Research for featuring our work and our commitment to the community in such a remarkable way. Investing in academic research is investing in the health and vitality of people and communities. endeavors.unc.edu/science-in-e...

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Science in Every Step - UNC Research Stories

Jason Franz is helping older adults stay on their feet as they age by creating solutions to prevent falls and maintain independence.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

"Compared to younger adults, older adults appear to have a diminished capacity to instinctively increase toe clearance in response to slip-like balance perturbations, which may allow lesser time to accommodate instability" Now available via PLOS One. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Latest from Ross Smith - "The effects of series elastic stiffness and cutaneous sensitivity on leg muscle reflex responses to unanticipated slips during walking" now available in @expbrainres.bsky.social. Open Access Link available: tinyurl.com/y9mz3vbk

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Journal of Biomechanics @jbiomech.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

😃 A new article published in J Biomech by Maddox et al. explore age-related differences in muscle coordination during lateral stepping in walking, shedding light on older adults' increased fall risk. 👀 buff.ly/0gILIgZ #BiomechSky

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I am so heartened to this seriously AWESOME #SaveNSF website go up today!!!! Has a take action toolkit with: 1. Press outreach templates 2. Social media toolkit 3. Elected official outreach 4. Talking points Check it out and share widely!!!! Likely more to come. www.savensf.com

Welcome to Save The U.S. National Science Foundation
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TAKE ACTION
Save NSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Our mission is to support and advocate for the continuation of vital research and innovation in various scientific fields. NSF funding is critical to this work.

Join us in our endeavor to ensure a sustainable future for scientific exploration and discovery.

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Journal of Biomechanics @jbiomech.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

😃 A new article published in J Biomech by Hellman et al. shows that that soleus EMG biofeedback can be used to modify knee joint loading, but personalized approaches are needed. 👀 buff.ly/cFyduBh #BiomechSky

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

New Article Alert: "The effects of anticipation of standing surface translations on distal leg muscle excitations" authored by undergraduate @jointbme.bsky.social student Virginie Ruest with mentorship from PhD Student Emily Eichenlaub. Great team to work with! pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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Karen Kruger PhD @karenkruger.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Our recent multicenter study introduces an algorithm to automatically identify clinically meaningful phenotypes in cerebral palsy using gait data. This study analyzed 700 patients to determine frequencies associate with varying disease severity tinyurl.com/ymmk5bxw

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Promotion to Full Professor in @jointbme.bsky.social approved by the provost, effective July 2025! What an absolutely incredible place to have spent my career thus far with such an outstanding group of students, post-docs, colleagues, staff, and collaborators. A HUGE thanks to every one of you!!

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Journal of Applied Biomechanics @jabjournal.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

🚀 Want the latest in biomechanics? 🚀 The Journal of Applied Biomechanics is now on Bluesky & LinkedIn! 📡📊 📢 Follow us for the latest updates, discussions, and breakthroughs in biomechanics! #Biomechanics

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We no longer submit to Gait & Posture - why? We've seen first-hand how broken the peer review process has become. Unfortunate for such an established biomechanics outlet, and it's a decision shared by more and more of my colleagues. E.g., 1st decision ~1 year and now ~2 years total w/o word. Sad.

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Karen Kruger PhD @karenkruger.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Shriners Children's in Spokane has an opening for a clinical motion analysis engineer: biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/biomch...

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Monica Daley @birdbiomech.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We are recruiting trainees for the Integrative Movement Sciences Summer Institute. Students will gain research experience in dynamic muscular control of movement across organizational scales from molecular mechanisms to whole-body movement in complex environments. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n7w6pey

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IMSI Summer Institute 2025: Now Recruiting Trainees! – Center for Integrative Movement Science

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Christopher Long @christopherllong.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hi everyone! No new Biomech-omic today because I'm working on something special for National Biomechanics Day. However, I made a webpage to store my comics so far. You can check out the gallery at sites.google.com/view/christo... or through the link in my bio!

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Christopher Long - GALLERY

POWER MAN

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Journal of Biomechanics @jbiomech.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The Journal of Biomechanics will now share the latest research exclusively on Bluesky! Follow J Biomech on Bluesky to stay updated with the most relevant and cutting-edge science in biomechanics. Don't miss out! #journalofbiomechanics #BiomechSky

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James Finley @jamesmfinley.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Wow. I just had a discussion about this very issue last week. One of the underappreciated goals of all the recent anti-DEI propaganda is to make you feel as if those who support DEI efforts are on the fringe. Don't believe the hype.

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