Thomas R. Denninger

1.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
19 papers, 1.4k citations indexed

About

Thomas R. Denninger is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Thomas R. Denninger has authored 19 papers receiving a total of 1.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Pharmacology, 8 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 6 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Thomas R. Denninger's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (14 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (8 papers) and Shoulder Injury and Treatment (5 papers). Thomas R. Denninger is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (14 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (8 papers) and Shoulder Injury and Treatment (5 papers). Thomas R. Denninger collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and Qatar. Thomas R. Denninger's co-authors include Julie M. Whitman, Joseph J. Godges, Linda Van Dillen, Gwendolyn Sowa, Steven Z. George, Anthony Delitto, Paul Shekelle, Charles A. Thigpen, Chad Cook and Cole G. Chapman and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In The Last Decade

Thomas R. Denninger

17 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

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.

Low Back Pain

2012 660 citations Anthony Delitto, Steven Z. George et al. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy profile →
Low Back Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

2012 542 citations Anthony Delitto, Steven Z. George et al. Europe PMC (PubMed Central) profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Thomas R. Denninger United States	10	1.2k	446	312	235	189	19	1.4k
John Magel United States	15	1.1k 1.0×	494 1.1×	266 0.9×	296 1.3×	137 0.7×	40	1.4k
Kristi Randhawa Canada	20	1.1k 0.9×	496 1.1×	236 0.8×	310 1.3×	221 1.2×	40	1.5k
Eva Rasmussen-Barr Sweden	19	1.3k 1.1×	435 1.0×	234 0.8×	278 1.2×	373 2.0×	45	1.6k
Mark L. Schoene United States	9	957 0.8×	468 1.0×	182 0.6×	319 1.4×	209 1.1×	14	1.4k
Linda Van Dillen United States	13	1.4k 1.2×	581 1.3×	376 1.2×	499 2.1×	228 1.2×	16	1.9k
Maja Stupar Canada	16	814 0.7×	334 0.7×	181 0.6×	245 1.0×	161 0.9×	37	1.1k
Danielle Southerst Canada	20	805 0.7×	370 0.8×	199 0.6×	285 1.2×	170 0.9×	48	1.2k
Mark W. Werneke United States	22	1.2k 1.0×	637 1.4×	226 0.7×	346 1.5×	253 1.3×	50	1.5k
Derek Clewley United States	10	711 0.6×	248 0.6×	221 0.7×	282 1.2×	153 0.8×	36	1.2k
Sandra Marina dos Reis United Kingdom	2	1.8k 1.6×	771 1.7×	464 1.5×	232 1.0×	410 2.2×	4	2.0k

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19 of 19 papers shown

Denninger, Thomas R., Eric J. Hegedus, & Charles A. Thigpen. (2025). Letter by Denninger, Hegedus, and Thigpen on “Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions.” Davis SD. Phys Ther. 2025;105:pzaf079. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaf079. Physical Therapy. 106(1).

Louw, Adriaan, Emilio J. Puentedura, Thomas R. Denninger, et al.. (2022). The clinical impact of pain neuroscience continuing education on physical therapy outcomes for patients with low back and neck pain. PLoS ONE. 17(4). e0267157–e0267157. 8 indexed citations

Brismée, Jean‐Michel, et al.. (2022). Lack of standardization in dry needling dosage and adverse event documentation limits outcome and safety reports: a scoping review of randomized clinical trials. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 31(2). 72–83. 13 indexed citations

Shanley, Ellen, et al.. (2021). A comparison of treatment signatures of high and low performing physical therapists for patients with lower back pain: analysis of spine care from a physical therapy outcomes registry. The Spine Journal. 22(5). 847–856. 4 indexed citations

Shanley, Ellen, Thomas R. Denninger, Michael J. Kissenberth, et al.. (2021). Preoperative screening in patients having elective shoulder surgery reveals a high rate of fall risk. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 30(7). S84–S88. 3 indexed citations

Cook, Chad, Thomas R. Denninger, Jeremy Lewis, Ina Diener, & Charles A. Thigpen. (2021). Providing value-based care as a physiotherapist. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 11(1). 12–12. 22 indexed citations

Whitman, Julie M., Paul E. Mintken, Thomas R. Denninger, et al.. (2019). Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Combined With Epidural Steroid Injection for Individuals With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Parallel-Group Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 100(5). 797–810. 14 indexed citations

Denninger, Thomas R., et al.. (2019). Short-term Response to Treatment Targeting the Thoracolumbar Junction in Patients With Hip Pain: A Case Series. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 49(8). 611–619. 2 indexed citations

Denninger, Thomas R., et al.. (2017). The Influence of Patient Choice of First Provider on Costs and Outcomes: Analysis From a Physical Therapy Patient Registry. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 48(2). 63–71. 40 indexed citations

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Denninger, Thomas R., et al.. (2017). Physical Therapy Management of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Hip Abductor Weakness. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 42(3). 196–206. 9 indexed citations

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Denninger, Thomas R., et al.. (2017). Physical Therapist Clinical Reasoning and Action for Individuals With Undiagnosed Lower Extremity Tumors: A Report of 3 Cases. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 47(5). 359–366. 1 indexed citations

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Denninger, Thomas R., et al.. (2015). Knee Manual Therapy for Aging and Older Adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 31(3). 203–210.

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Denninger, Thomas R., et al.. (2013). Abdominal Pain in Physical Therapy Practice: 3 Patient Cases. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 43(2). 44–53. 12 indexed citations

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Delitto, Anthony, Steven Z. George, Linda Van Dillen, et al.. (2012). Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 42. 12 indexed citations

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George, Steven Z., Linda R. Van Dillen, Julie M. Whitman, et al.. (2012). Low back pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 42. 3 indexed citations

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Delitto, Anthony, Steven Z. George, Julie M. Whitman, et al.. (2012). Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning , Disability , and Health from the Orthopaedic Section. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 42. 3 indexed citations

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George, Steven Z., Linda Van Dillen, Julie M. Whitman, et al.. (2012). Clinical Practice Guidelines - Low Back Pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 42. 39 indexed citations

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Delitto, Anthony, Steven Z. George, Linda Van Dillen, et al.. (2012). Low Back Pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 42(4). A1–A57. 660 indexed citations breakdown →

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Delitto, Anthony, Steven Z. George, Linda Van Dillen, et al.. (2012). Low Back Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Europe PMC (PubMed Central). 542 indexed citations breakdown →

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