Stephen J Burnie

3.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
26 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Stephen J Burnie is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Cell Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Stephen J Burnie has authored 26 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Pharmacology, 11 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 8 papers in Cell Biology. Recurrent topics in Stephen J Burnie's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (21 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (11 papers) and Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment (8 papers). Stephen J Burnie is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (21 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (11 papers) and Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment (8 papers). Stephen J Burnie collaborates with scholars based in Canada, Netherlands and United States. Stephen J Burnie's co-authors include Anita Gross, Nadine Graham, Charles H. Goldsmith, Ted Haines, Jan L. Hoving, Gert Brønfort, Jordan Miller, Mario Forget, Pasqualina Santaguida and John J. Riva and has published in prestigious journals such as Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Spine and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

In The Last Decade

Stephen J Burnie

23 papers receiving 2.0k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders

2015 300 citations Anita Gross, Theresa Kay et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Stephen J Burnie Canada	18	1.4k	625	614	455	295	26	2.1k
Theresa Kay Canada	13	1.2k 0.8×	502 0.8×	516 0.8×	353 0.8×	269 0.9×	19	1.7k
Peter Aker Canada	19	1.5k 1.1×	703 1.1×	601 1.0×	553 1.2×	264 0.9×	23	2.1k
Jan Pool Netherlands	23	1.4k 1.0×	707 1.1×	388 0.6×	668 1.5×	339 1.1×	62	2.3k
Shane Koppenhaver United States	27	1.3k 0.9×	578 0.9×	859 1.4×	709 1.6×	166 0.6×	88	2.4k
Suzanne J. Snodgrass Australia	26	1.0k 0.7×	380 0.6×	461 0.8×	731 1.6×	187 0.6×	136	2.2k
Geert J. van der Heijden Netherlands	24	1.6k 1.1×	843 1.3×	338 0.6×	667 1.5×	396 1.3×	40	2.8k
Jason M. Beneciuk United States	28	2.2k 1.5×	631 1.0×	319 0.5×	490 1.1×	533 1.8×	76	2.7k
Jessica J. Wong Canada	24	1.1k 0.7×	545 0.9×	254 0.4×	411 0.9×	238 0.8×	92	1.8k
Hainan Yu Canada	23	1.2k 0.9×	550 0.9×	258 0.4×	347 0.8×	266 0.9×	50	1.8k
Gary Fryer Australia	29	1.3k 0.9×	318 0.5×	822 1.3×	409 0.9×	326 1.1×	78	2.0k

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Gross, Anita, Jordan Miller, Pasqualina Santaguida, et al.. (2025). Manual therapy with exercise for neck pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2025(12). CD011225–CD011225.

Gross, Anita, Jean-Philippe Paquin, P. Lalonde, et al.. (2016). Exercises for mechanical neck disorders: A Cochrane review update. Manual Therapy. 24. 25–45. 143 indexed citations

Langevin, Pierre, et al.. (2016). Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment: Update of a Cochrane review. Manual Therapy. 25. e98–e99.

Houweling, Tanja A. J., et al.. (2016). A commentary on the implications of medication prescription rights for the chiropractic profession. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. 24(1). 33–33. 10 indexed citations

Gross, Anita, Pierre Langevin, Stephen J Burnie, et al.. (2015). Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015(9). CD004249–CD004249. 165 indexed citations

Gross, Anita, Charlie H. Goldsmith, Nadine Graham, et al.. (2013). Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. The Open Orthopaedics Journal. 7(1). 396–419. 52 indexed citations

Gross, Anita, Nadine Graham, Stephen J Burnie, et al.. (2013). Electrotherapy for neck pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2013(8). CD004251–CD004251. 121 indexed citations

Gross, Anita, Mario Forget, Nadine Graham, et al.. (2012). Patient education for neck pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012(4). CD005106–CD005106. 86 indexed citations

Graham, Nadine, Ted Haines, Charlie H. Goldsmith, et al.. (2011). Reliability of 3 Assessment Tools Used to Evaluate Randomized Controlled Trials for Treatment of Neck Pain. Spine. 37(6). 515–522. 23 indexed citations

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Carlesso, Lisa C., et al.. (2010). Adverse events associated with the use of cervical manipulation and mobilization for the treatment of neck pain in adults: A systematic review. Manual Therapy. 15(5). 434–444. 83 indexed citations

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Gross, Anita, Jordan Miller, Stephen J Burnie, et al.. (2010). Manipulation or mobilisation for neck pain: A Cochrane Review. Manual Therapy. 15(4). 315–333. 219 indexed citations

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Riva, John J., et al.. (2010). Chiropractors and collaborative care: An overview illustrated with a case report.. PubMed. 54(3). 147–54. 11 indexed citations

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Miller, Jordan, Anita Gross, Stephen J Burnie, et al.. (2010). Manual therapy and exercise for neck pain: A systematic review. Manual Therapy. 15(4). 334–354. 281 indexed citations

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Gross, Anita, Jordan Miller, Stephen J Burnie, et al.. (2010). Manipulation or Mobilisation for Neck Pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. CD004249–CD004249. 107 indexed citations

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Langevin, Pierre, Jeffrey S. Weber, Anita Gross, et al.. (2010). Botulinum Toxin Intramuscular Injections for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. The Journal of Rheumatology. 38(2). 203–214. 7 indexed citations

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Haines, Ted, et al.. (2009). A Cochrane review of patient education for neck pain. The Spine Journal. 9(10). 859–871. 36 indexed citations

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Gross, Anita, et al.. (2009). Electrotherapy for neck pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. CD004251–CD004251. 38 indexed citations

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Haines, Ted, et al.. (2009). Patient education for neck pain with or without radiculopathy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. CD005106–CD005106. 27 indexed citations

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Gross, Anita, Ted Haines, Charlie H. Goldsmith, et al.. (2008). Knowledge to Action: A Challenge for Neck Pain Treatment. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39(5). 351–A6. 29 indexed citations

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Graham, Nadine, Anita Gross, Charles H. Goldsmith, et al.. (2008). Mechanical traction for neck pain with or without radiculopathy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. CD006408–CD006408. 53 indexed citations

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