His many years of research in pain, its treatment, and the need for early intervention to prevent the development of long-term disability in people with musculoskeletal disorders has both national and international recognition, as reflected in over 250 publications in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, 8,500 citations, and an h-index of 59 (Google Scholar).

He receives frequent requests to speak and teach at national and international pain conferences. He has attracted >$ 4 million in research grant funding over the last 5 years and >$12 million in total.