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Share Your Perspectives on Biomechanics in Osteoarthritis Research and Clinical Care

The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) Human Movement Biomechanics Discussion Group is conducting a global survey to understand how researchers and healthcare professionals perceive and use biomechanics in osteoarthritis research and clinical care.

The findings will help identify priorities for future research, training, and resource development, while informing strategies to translate biomechanical knowledge more effectively into osteoarthritis research and care.

The survey explores:

  • What researchers and clinicians consider to be biomechanics
  • How biomechanical approaches are currently used or not used
  • Perceptions of the role and need for biomechanics
  • Factors that influence the use or non-use of biomechanics

Who can participate?

Researchers conducting osteoarthritis research and healthcare professionals involved in osteoarthritis care are invited to participate.

You do not need to be a biomechanist or currently use biomechanics to participate. Perspectives from those who currently use biomechanics and those who do not are equally important to understanding experiences across different professions and settings.

🌍 Survey: Global
⏱️ Time commitment: Approximately 10–20 minutes

Learn more: Poster

Questions? Contact: Jade at jadehe@stanford.edu and Karl at kdm40@bath.ac.uk

Take the survey: Survey Link

Please consider participating and sharing the survey with relevant colleagues and professional networks.

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Help Shape the Future of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA) Research

Researchers at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with La Trobe University and the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA) Discussion Group, are conducting an international study to identify research priorities for post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA).

The study aims to identify the most important unanswered research questions related to PTOA, osteoarthritis that develops after a joint injury. The findings will help guide future research and care to better reflect the needs and perspectives of people affected by or involved in PTOA.

The research team is seeking perspectives from:

  • People who have experienced a joint injury and may be at risk of PTOA or are living with PTOA
  • Caregivers
  • Healthcare providers
  • Researchers
  • Policy-makers
  • Representatives of funding agencies, charities, organizations, and universities

Participation involves two online surveys (approximately one hour in total), completed 2–3 months apart.

Interested in Participating?

Learn more and check your eligibility: Poster

If you are interested in participating, please access the survey here: Survey Link

For questions about the study, please contact Jenna Schulz at jenna.schulz@ubc.ca.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jackie Whittaker, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia.

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MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Deena Snoke – August 14, 2026

🔬 MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Deena Snoke

The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Deena Snoke from the University of Vermont College of Medicine for an upcoming seminar on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM (ET).

Dr. Snoke will present “Temporal Variation in Body Composition During the Lung Cancer Continuum,” exploring changes in body composition throughout the lung cancer continuum and discussing their implications for research and clinical care.

The seminar will be held in Room 306, Lumbers Building, with the option to attend online via Zoom.

Event Details

Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (ET)
Location: Room 306, Lumbers Building & Online via Zoom

Zoom: Zoom link
Passcode: 975467

We encourage researchers, clinicians, trainees, and members of the community with an interest in muscle health and rehabilitation research to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to this seminar.

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MSK Rehab Research Network Meeting at WCB 2026

The MSK Rehab Research Network brought members together during the World Congress of Biomechanics 2026 in Vancouver for an engaging discussion on current initiatives and the future of the Network.

Led by Michael Hunt, the meeting included updates on GaitNET and OpenWear, two collaborative initiatives aimed at supporting multicentre biomechanics research, improving access to wearable technologies, and promoting open and standardized research practices.

Trainees also shared experiences from international exchanges, highlighting the value of technical training, mentorship, networking, and collaboration across institutions.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on the Network’s future priorities, including trainee support, funding opportunities, clinical and industry partnerships, knowledge translation, sustainability, and ways to strengthen the impact of MSK rehabilitation research.

Thank you to Michael Hunt and all participants who contributed their ideas and helped guide the Network’s next steps.

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MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Jakub Tomek – June 5 & June 8, 2026

🔬 MHRC Seminar Series – Dr. Jakub Tomek

The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) is pleased to host two upcoming seminars featuring Dr. Jakub Tomek from Oxford University.

On June 5, Dr. Tomek will present “How One Model Can Answer Many Questions: T-World, A New Human Virtual Myocyte for Cardiac Disease and Drug Prediction,” highlighting the development of advanced computational models for understanding cardiac disease and predicting drug responses.

On June 8, Dr. Tomek will present “How To Do Statistics Badly in Life Sciences – And How To Do It A Bit Better!,” discussing common statistical pitfalls in life sciences research and practical approaches to improve research quality and interpretation.

📅 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (ET)

📍 Location: Room 306, Lumbers Building & Online via Zoom

🔗 Zoom Link: Zoom Link

📅 Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (ET)

📍 Location: Room 306, Lumbers Building & Online via Zoom

🔗 Zoom Link: Zoom Link

✅ All are welcome to attend.

📌 Please refer to the event poster for full details or contact MHRC for more information.

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MSK Network Winter 2026 Newsletter

We are pleased to share the Winter 2026 edition of the MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter!

MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter Winter – 2026

This Winter has been an exciting period for the Network, filled with new initiatives, training opportunities, webinars, member achievements, and expanded support programs.

Included in this edition:

  • Announcements

  • Current Network Plans & How to Get Involved

  • Previous Initiatives – Webinars and Resources

  • Network Initiatives

  • Network Support Opportunities

  • Network Membership

  • External Opportunities

  • Members’ Publications, Presentations, and Awards

Thank you to everyone who contributed updates, announcements, opportunities, and accomplishments.

If you have news you’d like to share in our next newsletter, or on our website or social media, please reach out at: rehabnet@uwo.ca

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MSK Network Meeting at WCB 2026

Save the Date!

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network will host an in-person meeting during the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB 2026) in Vancouver, Canada.

Date & Time: Monday, July 13, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Location: Vancouver, Canada

All MSK Network members and colleagues attending WCB are warmly invited to participate.

This meeting will provide an opportunity to reflect on the Network’s accomplishments over the past year and to identify strategic priorities moving forward. The session will highlight advances in biomechanics research across the Network, with a particular focus on collaborative initiatives, multi-centre studies, and data infrastructure developments.

Trainee development remains a central priority of the Network. The meeting will feature updates on trainee exchange experiences and trainee-led research initiatives, emphasizing both scientific contributions and professional growth.

In addition, working groups will share updates on ongoing projects and cross-institutional collaborations, demonstrating how coordinated efforts have strengthened research capacity and contributed to high-quality outputs in musculoskeletal rehabilitation science.

A key component of the meeting will be a priority-setting discussion, where participants will help identify future research themes, infrastructure needs, and training opportunities. This forward-looking dialogue will support strategic alignment across institutions and reinforce the Network’s role as a national leader in MSK rehabilitation research.

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CIHR-IMHA Dialogue Series – London, Ontario Session

The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) is hosting a national Dialogue Series to engage the research community in shaping its upcoming Research Priority Plan. As part of this initiative, an in-person session will take place in London, Ontario.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, May 6
  • Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
  • Location: Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB), Room 7110

This session is designed to foster meaningful discussion on advancing research across all areas within IMHA’s mandate. Participants from all roles and career stages—including trainees, clinicians, researchers, and community members—are encouraged to attend and contribute their perspectives.

Registration

Participants are asked to register by April 29 to secure a spot: Register Link

Additional Opportunity

Attendees who are interested in a smaller group meeting with IMHA Scientific Director Rae Yeung can contact:
📧 imha-iala@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

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Save the Date! – MSK Network at CPS Symposium – May 2, 2026

We’re excited to highlight an upcoming session at the Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting:

🧠 Innovative Technologies for the Assessment and Management of MSK Pain
📅 May 2, 2026
🕘 9:15 – 10:30 AM
📍 Room 303A

This interactive symposium will explore how emerging technologies are shaping MSK pain rehabilitation, including:
🔹 Virtual reality tools for persistent pain
🔹 ARISE augmented reality system for sensorimotor training
🔹 Co-designed digital education for remote care

💡 Participants will also engage in hands-on small group sessions, followed by discussion on real-world implementation in research and clinical practice.

This is a great opportunity for clinicians, researchers, and trainees interested in innovation in MSK pain care.

🔗 CPS Annual Meeting Website
🔗 Full Conference Agenda

We hope to see you there!

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17th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD17): Registration & Abstract Submission Now Open

The Muscle Health Research Centre at York University is pleased to invite registrations and abstract submissions for the 17th Annual Muscle Health Awareness Day (MHAD17).

This annual event brings together trainees, researchers, clinicians, and community partners to share and discuss research related to muscle health.

🗓 Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Time: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

  • Location: York University, Keele Campus

  • Room locations: To be announced closer to the event

🎤 Program Highlights:

MHAD17 will feature:

  • Presentations from leading researchers in muscle health

  • Poster presentations from trainees and researchers

  • A lived experience session in partnership with MitoCanada

  • A presentation from MitoCanada’s CEO on their mission and work

  • Networking opportunities, including a student–faculty roundtable session

This year MHAD is pleased to welcome Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Arthur Cheng, Dr. Val Fajardo, Dr. Stephen Brown, Dr. Penny Gilbert, and Dr. Robin Duncan.

📝 Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions are now open for poster presentations.

We welcome submissions from:

  • Undergraduate and graduate students

  • Postdoctoral fellows

  • Faculty and research scientists

Topics may include (but are not limited to):

  • Muscle health (skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscle)

  • Exercise and rehabilitation

  • Disease and metabolism

  • Neurophysiology and blood flow

  • Any topic directly or indirectly related to muscle health

📌 Important notes:

  • Abstracts submitted by April 22, 2026 (midnight) will be considered for presentation prizes

  • All accepted abstracts will be published in the MHAD17 Conference Proceedings

  • Posters may be reused if presented within the past 12 months

  • Poster size must not exceed 48” (width) × 36” (height)

🔗 Submit your abstract here:

https://www.yorku.ca/mhrc/mhad/

📝 Registration Information

All attendees (except speakers) are required to register, regardless of whether they are submitting an abstract.

📌 Registration deadline: April 22, 2026 (midnight)

⚠️ Cash payments are not accepted

🔗 Registration page: https://health.payments.uit.yorku.ca/register?returnUrl=%2Fregistration-fee-2026

🔗 Payment page: https://health.payments.uit.yorku.ca/

📌 Important notes:

  • Registration and payment are separate steps

  • Each attendee must register individually

  • Each ticket must be purchased for one person

  • If paying for multiple attendees, separate registrations are recommended (group payment option available)

📬 Additional Information

For more details, please visit the official MHAD17 webpage:

https://www.yorku.ca/mhrc/home/muscle-health-awareness-day-mhad/

For inquiries, please contact: mhrc@yorku.ca