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Dr Zhiqi Liang
Dr

Zhiqi Liang

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Overview

Background

Zhiqi Liang is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. She teaches on the Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) Program and maintains a clinical role at the Headache Clinic in the University of Queensland. Her research is on neck pain and headache, especially migraine, exploring mechanisms of neck pain in headache and treatment directions, including patient preferences, for individualised management. In 2024, she was awarded the David Lamb Award by the International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists Incorporated (IFOMPT) for high quality research that has made an impact to musculoskeletal physiotherapy internationally. Zhiqi has been a musculoskeletal physiotherapist for more than 15 years and her clinical expertise is recognised by Fellowship within the Australian College of Physiotherapists, where she has been actively involved as an examiner and facilitator for the Specialisation Training Program and currently serves on the Board of Censors.

Availability

Dr Zhiqi Liang is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
  • Masters (Coursework) of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Migraine

    Physiotherapy management of migraine including neck treatments, exercise prescription, patient empowerment and modifiable contributing factors to migraine. The influence of migraine sensitisation on symptoms, physical assessment and management.

  • Neck pain in headaches

    Mechanisms and treatment directions.

Works

Search Professor Zhiqi Liang’s works on UQ eSpace

21 works between 2011 and 2025

1 - 20 of 21 works

2025

Journal Article

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension-type headache and relationship to pain related factors: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Pensri, Chalomjai, Liang, Zhiqi, Treleaven, Julia, Jull, Gwendolen and Thomas, Lucy (2025). Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension-type headache and relationship to pain related factors: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 76 103251, 103251-76. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103251

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension-type headache and relationship to pain related factors: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Journal Article

Exploring the Relationship Between Brain Neurochemistry, Cervical Impairments and Pain Sensitivity in People with Migraine, Whiplash-Headache, Low Back Pain and Healthy Controls: A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study

Peek, Aimie L., Liang, Zhiqi, Treleaven, Julia and Rebbeck, Trudy (2025). Exploring the Relationship Between Brain Neurochemistry, Cervical Impairments and Pain Sensitivity in People with Migraine, Whiplash-Headache, Low Back Pain and Healthy Controls: A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14 (5), 1510. doi: 10.3390/jcm14051510

Exploring the Relationship Between Brain Neurochemistry, Cervical Impairments and Pain Sensitivity in People with Migraine, Whiplash-Headache, Low Back Pain and Healthy Controls: A Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study

2025

Journal Article

The International Headache Society welcomes a physiotherapy special interest group

Luedtke, Kerstin, Liang, Zhiqi, Bevilaqua-Grossi, Debora and Jull, Gwendolen (2025). The International Headache Society welcomes a physiotherapy special interest group. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 76 103281, 103281. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103281

The International Headache Society welcomes a physiotherapy special interest group

2025

Journal Article

WITHDRAWN: The International Headache Society welcomes a Physiotherapy Specialist Interest Group

Luedtke, Kerstin, Liang, Zhiqi, Bevilaqua-Grossi, Debora and Jull, Gwendolen (2025). WITHDRAWN: The International Headache Society welcomes a Physiotherapy Specialist Interest Group. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 103289, 103289. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103289

WITHDRAWN: The International Headache Society welcomes a Physiotherapy Specialist Interest Group

2023

Journal Article

Individual perceptions on the relationship between migraine and neck pain

Schulz, Michael, Xu, Wenrui, Treleaven, Julia, Thomas, Lucy and Liang, Zhiqi (2023). Individual perceptions on the relationship between migraine and neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 66 102812, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102812

Individual perceptions on the relationship between migraine and neck pain

2023

Journal Article

Subgrouping individuals with migraine associated neck pain for targeted management

Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Treleaven, Julia (2023). Subgrouping individuals with migraine associated neck pain for targeted management. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 66 102801, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102801

Subgrouping individuals with migraine associated neck pain for targeted management

2023

Journal Article

Special issue: headache and neck pain

Luedtke, Kerstin, Bevilaqua-Grossi, Debora, Liang, Zhiqi and Jull, Gwendolen (2023). Special issue: headache and neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 66 102807, 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102807

Special issue: headache and neck pain

2023

Journal Article

Letter to the Editor

Treleaven, Julia, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Liang, Zhiqi (2023). Letter to the Editor. Clinical Rehabilitation, 37 (12), 026921552311807-1718. doi: 10.1177/02692155231180718

Letter to the Editor

2022

Journal Article

The temporal behaviour of migraine related neck pain does not inform on the origin of neck pain: an observational study

Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Treleaven, Julia (2022). The temporal behaviour of migraine related neck pain does not inform on the origin of neck pain: an observational study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 58 102522, 102522. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102522

The temporal behaviour of migraine related neck pain does not inform on the origin of neck pain: an observational study

2022

Journal Article

The Neck Disability Index reflects allodynia and headache disability but not cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction in migraine

Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Treleaven, Julia (2022). The Neck Disability Index reflects allodynia and headache disability but not cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction in migraine. Physical Therapy, 102 (5) pzac027. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzac027

The Neck Disability Index reflects allodynia and headache disability but not cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction in migraine

2021

Journal Article

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine

Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Treleaven, Julia (2021). Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine. Archives of Physiotherapy, 11 (1) 27, 27. doi: 10.1186/s40945-021-00123-0

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine

2021

Other Outputs

The nature of neck pain in migraine

Liang, Zhiqi (2021). The nature of neck pain in migraine. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/67752e6

The nature of neck pain in migraine

2021

Journal Article

Neck pain associated with migraine does not necessarily reflect cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction

Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen, Minto, Joanne, Zareie, Hossein and Treleaven, Julia (2021). Neck pain associated with migraine does not necessarily reflect cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 61 (6), 882-894. doi: 10.1111/head.14136

Neck pain associated with migraine does not necessarily reflect cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction

2021

Journal Article

Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2021). Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 48 (4), 487-516. doi: 10.1111/joor.13139

Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2020

Conference Publication

Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?

Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?. UQ Postgraduate Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 December 2020.

Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?

2020

Conference Publication

Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?

Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?. UQ Postgraduate Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 December 2020.

Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders?

2020

Journal Article

Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Dinsdale, Alana, Liang, Zhiqi, Thomas, Lucy and Treleaven, Julia (2020). Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 47 (11), 1448-1478. doi: 10.1111/joor.13090

Are jaw range of motion, muscle function and proprioception impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2019

Journal Article

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Liang, Zhiqi, Galea, Olivia, Thomas, Lucy, Jull, Gwendolen and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 42, 67-83. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.04.007

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments in migraine and tension type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2014

Journal Article

Neck musculature fatigue affects specific frequency bands of postural dynamics during quiet standing

Liang, Zhiqi, Clark, Ross, Bryant, Adam, Quek, June and Pua, Yong Hao (2014). Neck musculature fatigue affects specific frequency bands of postural dynamics during quiet standing. Gait and Posture, 39 (1), 397-403. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.08.007

Neck musculature fatigue affects specific frequency bands of postural dynamics during quiet standing

2013

Journal Article

Association between seated postural control and gait speed in knee osteoarthritis

Pua, Yong-Hao, Clark, Ross A., Ong, Peck-Hoon, Bryant, Adam L., Lo, Ngai-Nung and Liang, Zhiqi (2013). Association between seated postural control and gait speed in knee osteoarthritis. Gait and Posture, 37 (3), 413-418. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.08.014

Association between seated postural control and gait speed in knee osteoarthritis

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