World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Leon Straker

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
84
Citations
25129
World Ranking
15131
National Ranking
501

Leon Straker publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Leon Straker sits on this spectrum.

101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 610 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 464 publications — 51st percentile

51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Leon Straker D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Leon Straker sits on this spectrum.

70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 84 D-Index — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Overview

Leon Straker is affiliated with Curtin University in Australia, contributing extensively to the field of Medicine with a focus on various subfields including Physiology, General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Pharmacology, and Education. Their research encompasses a broad spectrum of topics such as Physical Activity and Health, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation, Child Development and Digital Technology, Workplace Health and Well-being, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and the Impact of Technology on Adolescents.

They have co-authored numerous papers with frequent collaborators including Andreas Holtermann, Joanne McVeigh, Juliana Zabatiero, Charlotte Lund Rasmussen, and Peter O'Sullivan.

Leon Straker's recent publications demonstrate their engagement with current research themes and methodologies, with papers including:

  • "Thigh-worn accelerometry for measuring movement and posture across the 24-hour cycle: a scoping review and expert statement" (2020) published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
  • "Physical activity at work may not be health enhancing. A systematic review with meta-analysis on the association between occupational physical activity and cardiovascular disease mortality covering 23 studies with 655 892 participants" (2021) published in Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
  • "Physical activity trajectories from childhood to late adolescence and their implications for health in young adulthood" (2020) published in Preventive Medicine
  • "Patient-centred care: the cornerstone for high-value musculoskeletal pain management" (2020) published in British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • "Time spent outdoors in childhood is associated with reduced risk of myopia as an adult" (2021) published in Scientific Reports

Their work is published across a range of venues, with the most frequent publication venues including:

  • British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • BMC Public Health
  • Ergonomics
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Leon Straker's research output reflects a multidisciplinary approach addressing health outcomes related to physical activity, ergonomics, and occupational health. The integration of physiological and environmental health perspectives characterizes much of their work, contributing to research on musculoskeletal disorders, workplace well-being, and the influence of digital technology on children and adolescents.

Best Publications

  • What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review

    Ivan Lin;Louise Wiles;Rob Waller;Roger Goucke

  • A field comparison of neck and shoulder postures in symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers.

    Grace P.Y Szeto;Leon Straker;Sally Raine

  • The contribution of office work to sedentary behaviour associated risk

    Sharon Parry;Leon Straker

  • The physical activity paradox: six reasons why occupational physical activity (OPA) does not confer the cardiovascular health benefits that leisure time physical activity does

    Andreas Holtermann;Niklas Krause;Allard J van der Beek;Leon Straker

  • Differences in sitting postures are associated with nonspecific chronic low back pain disorders when patients are subclassified.

    Wim Dankaerts;Peter O'Sullivan;Angus Burnett;Leon Straker

  • Reliability of EMG measurements for trunk muscles during maximal and sub-maximal voluntary isometric contractions in healthy controls and CLBP patients

    Wim Dankaerts;Peter Bruce O’Sullivan;Angus Firth Burnett;Leon Melville Straker

  • Reducing occupational sedentary time: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence on activity-permissive workstations

    Maike Neuhaus;Elizabeth G Eakin;Elizabeth G Eakin;Leon M Straker;Neville Owen

  • Do highly physically active workers die early? A systematic review with meta-analysis of data from 193 696 participants

    Pieter Coenen;Pieter Coenen;Maaike A Huysmans;Andreas Holtermann;Niklas Krause

  • A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work—1: Neck and shoulder muscle recruitment patterns

    Grace P.Y. Szeto;Grace P.Y. Szeto;Leon M. Straker;Peter B. O’Sullivan

  • Altered patterns of superficial trunk muscle activation during sitting in nonspecific chronic low back pain patients: importance of subclassification.

    Wim Dankaerts;Peter O'Sullivan;Angus Burnett;Leon Straker

  • Survey of physical ergonomics issues associated with school childrens’ use of laptop computers

    Courtenay Harris;Leon Straker

  • The relationship among physical activity, motor competence and health-related fitness in 14-year-old adolescents.

    Beth P Hands;Dawne Larkin;Helen Parker;Leon Straker

  • A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work--2: neck and shoulder kinematics.

    Grace P.Y. Szeto;Grace P.Y. Szeto;Leon M. Straker;Peter B. O’Sullivan

  • Increased physical work loads in modern work - a necessity for better health and performance?

    Leon Straker;Svend Erik Mathiassen

  • Classification of sagittal thoraco-lumbo-pelvic alignment of the adolescent spine in standing and its relationship to low back pain.

    Anne Smith;Peter O'Sullivan;Leon Straker

  • Thoracic spine pain in the general population: prevalence, incidence and associated factors in children, adolescents and adults. A systematic review.

    Andrew M Briggs;Anne J Smith;Leon M Straker;Peter Bragge

  • The inter-examiner reliability of a classification method for non-specific chronic low back pain patients with motor control impairment

    Wim Dankaerts;Wim Dankaerts;Peter O'Sullivan;Leon Straker;Angus Burnett

  • A comparison of the postures assumed when using laptop computers and desktop computers

    Leon Straker;Kerry J. Jones;Jenni Miller

  • Validity of work-related assessments.

    Ev Innes;Leon Straker

  • A comparison of posture and muscle activity during tablet computer, desktop computer and paper use by young children

    Leon Straker;J. Coleman;R Skoss;Barbara Maslen

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter O'Sullivan
Peter O'Sullivan Curtin University
Genevieve N. Healy
Genevieve N. Healy University of Queensland
David W. Dunstan
David W. Dunstan Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Craig E. Pennell
Craig E. Pennell University of Newcastle Australia
Robert U. Newton
Robert U. Newton Edith Cowan University
David A. Mackey
David A. Mackey University of Western Australia
Jan P. Piek
Jan P. Piek Curtin University
Tim Olds
Tim Olds University of South Australia
Trevor A. Mori
Trevor A. Mori University of Western Australia
Romola S. Bucks
Romola S. Bucks University of Western Australia

External Links

Personal website of Leon Straker

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring related online degrees opens up diverse healthcare career pathways for students interested in medicine but looking for flexible, accessible educational options. For example, those interested in pharmaceuticals can benefit from online pharmacy programs, which prepare graduates for crucial roles in medication management and patient care.

Young learners can get a head start by enrolling in reputable online programs through the best online schools for high school students, which offer foundational courses in health information, science, and medical basics.

For those seeking technical expertise, medical billing and coding online courses provide valuable skills in healthcare documentation and insurance processing, all from the comfort of home.

Aspiring advanced practice nurses can also consider the cheapest fnp programs online—an efficient path to careers as Family Nurse Practitioners with broad patient care opportunities.

These online degrees offer flexibility, cost savings, and entry into high-demand occupations, complementing the traditional medical pathway in the USA.

Best Scientists Citing Leon Straker

Peter O'Sullivan

Peter O'Sullivan

Curtin University

Publications: 113

Genevieve N. Healy

Genevieve N. Healy

University of Queensland

Publications: 75

David W. Dunstan

David W. Dunstan

Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute

Publications: 57

Neville Owen

Neville Owen

Swinburne University of Technology

Publications: 46

Paul W. Hodges

Paul W. Hodges

University of Queensland

Publications: 31

Wendy H. Oddy

Wendy H. Oddy

University of Tasmania

Publications: 29

Trevor A. Mori

Trevor A. Mori

University of Western Australia

Publications: 28

Monique H. W. Frings-Dresen

Monique H. W. Frings-Dresen

University of Amsterdam

Publications: 27

Adrian Bauman

Adrian Bauman

University of Sydney

Publications: 27

Deborah Falla

Deborah Falla

University of Birmingham

Publications: 27

Mark S. Tremblay

Mark S. Tremblay

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Publications: 25

Gwendolen Jull

Gwendolen Jull

University of Queensland

Publications: 24

Stuart J. H. Biddle

Stuart J. H. Biddle

University of Southern Queensland

Publications: 24

David A. Mackey

David A. Mackey

University of Western Australia

Publications: 23

Craig E. Pennell

Craig E. Pennell

University of Newcastle Australia

Publications: 20

John P. Newnham

John P. Newnham

University of Western Australia

Publications: 19

Trending Scientists

Robert B. Morrison

Robert B. Morrison

University of Minnesota

Charles E. Rupprecht

Charles E. Rupprecht

LYSSA LLC

Martin Kreis

Martin Kreis

Charité - University Medicine Berlin

Bram Orobio de Castro

Bram Orobio de Castro

Utrecht University

Donald Shankweiler

Donald Shankweiler

University of Connecticut

Norah C. Feeny

Norah C. Feeny

Case Western Reserve University

O. Arslan

O. Arslan

Eindhoven University of Technology

Kartik Chandran

Kartik Chandran

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Yanzheng Gao

Yanzheng Gao

Nanjing Agricultural University

Giles E. D. Oldroyd

Giles E. D. Oldroyd

University of Cambridge

Hopi E. Hoekstra

Hopi E. Hoekstra

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Winship Herr

Winship Herr

University of Lausanne

William O. Weigle

William O. Weigle

Scripps Research Institute

Gleb Beliakov

Gleb Beliakov

Deakin University

Zhou Su

Zhou Su

Xi'an Jiaotong University

David Levi-Faur

David Levi-Faur

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Related Medicine Rankings & Guides

2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated BSN Programs for Non-Nurses

2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated BSN Programs for Non-Nurses
2026 Best Online Medical Assistant Associate Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Medical Assistant Associate Degree Programs
2026 Best Online Associate in Health Sciences

2026 Best Online Associate in Health Sciences
2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Florida: Online & Campus

2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Florida: Online & Campus
2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in California – Accredited Schools Online & Campus

2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in California – Accredited Schools Online & Campus
August 2026 Best Online Physician Assistant Master’s Programs

August 2026 Best Online Physician Assistant Master’s Programs
2026 Best Nursing Schools in Virginia – Accredited ADN, BSN, MSN Programs

2026 Best Nursing Schools in Virginia – Accredited ADN, BSN, MSN Programs
2026 Best Online DNP Programs

2026 Best Online DNP Programs
August 2026 Best Online Doctorate in Healthcare Management Programs

August 2026 Best Online Doctorate in Healthcare Management Programs
2026 Easiest RN-to-MSN Online Programs to Get Into

2026 Easiest RN-to-MSN Online Programs to Get Into
2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate

2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate
2026 Best RN to BSN Programs With No Clinicals

2026 Best RN to BSN Programs With No Clinicals
2026 Best Online Nurse Leadership DNP Programs

2026 Best Online Nurse Leadership DNP Programs
August 2026 Fast Track LPN Programs Online - 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Month Programs

August 2026 Fast Track LPN Programs Online - 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 Month Programs
2026 Best Online Nursing Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Nursing Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Medical Billing and Coding Courses

2026 Most Affordable Online Medical Billing and Coding Courses
2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Arizona – Accredited Schools Online & Campus

2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Arizona – Accredited Schools Online & Campus
2026 Easiest Medical Degree Programs

2026 Easiest Medical Degree Programs
2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Texas – Accredited Schools Online & Campus

2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Texas – Accredited Schools Online & Campus
2026 Fastest Online MSN in Forensic Nursing Programs

2026 Fastest Online MSN in Forensic Nursing Programs
2026 Best Paramedic-to-RN Bridge Programs

2026 Best Paramedic-to-RN Bridge Programs

Recently Published Articles

2026 Best Accredited Online Art History Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Art History Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Best Online Associate in Physical Therapy Assistant Programs

2026 Best Online Associate in Physical Therapy Assistant Programs
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Social Work Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Social Work Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
2026 Best Online User Experience Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online User Experience Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Hawaii

2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Hawaii
2026 Online Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs for Working Adults

2026 Online Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs for Working Adults
2026 Cheapest Online Health Informatics Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Health Informatics Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Best Online MSW Programs That Accept Low GPA

2026 Best Online MSW Programs That Accept Low GPA
2026 Does a School Counseling Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?

2026 Does a School Counseling Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?
August 2026 Easiest Healthcare Degree Programs

August 2026 Easiest Healthcare Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Utah Online

2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Utah Online
2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Oregon: Online & Campus

2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Oregon: Online & Campus
2026 Best Online Master’s Degree in Intelligence Programs

2026 Best Online Master’s Degree in Intelligence Programs
2026 How to Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

2026 How to Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
2026 Online Applied Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No SAT or ACT Requirements

2026 Online Applied Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No SAT or ACT Requirements
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
2026 Educational Policy Degree Outlook Through 2030: Enrollment, Salary, and Hiring Projections

2026 Educational Policy Degree Outlook Through 2030: Enrollment, Salary, and Hiring Projections
2026 How Employers Are Changing Hiring Criteria for Financial Technology Graduates in the AI Era

2026 How Employers Are Changing Hiring Criteria for Financial Technology Graduates in the AI Era
2026 Best Texas Psychology Degrees Online

2026 Best Texas Psychology Degrees Online
2026 Online Accounting Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Accounting Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Remote Work Report for Nutrition Graduates: Flexible Roles, Pay, and Hiring Trends

2026 Remote Work Report for Nutrition Graduates: Flexible Roles, Pay, and Hiring Trends