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
Fields of research
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
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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.
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Neck pain in headaches
Mechanisms and treatment directions.
Works
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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