Professor Bill Vicenzino
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Bill Vicenzino

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Background

I am a Professor Emeritus in Sports Physiotherapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences where I am the Director of the Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Majors) and co-Director of the Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention for Health Research unit. My research is mainly focussed on non-surgical management of persistent musculoskeletal problems like tendon related pain/disability (tendinopathy) and knee cap pain (patellofemoral pain). I also delve into the underlying mechanisms of these conditions and other common sporting injuries (e.g., ankle sprains) – a leading cause of ankle osteoarthritis.

Since gaining my PhD in 2000, I have been awarded over $30million in competitive research funding as a chief investigator to study these conditions – 5 NHMRC project grants, 2 NHMRC CRE, 2 NHMRC program grants, 2 NHMRC MRFF grants and an ARC Linkage grant. I have also conducted over half a million dollars of commercially sponsored research.

I have authored 2 books, 26 book chapters and over 382 peer reviewed publications (h-index 68). My top tendinopathy papers are cited over 10 times more than average for the field – most are published in the top sports/general medicine and physiotherapy journals . I have 2 highly cited papers – in the top 1% of the academic field of Clinical Medicine 2022. I have presented my work world wide in over 300 workshops, seminars and keynote presentations.

I enjoy my role in mentoring early/mid career academics and supervising researh higher degree students – having supervised 40 PhD and 2 MPhil candidates to completion. In this capacity I lead the physiotherapy research higher degree seminar series where our students engage in presenting their work and hearing from top international researchers on a range of relevant topics. One reason why my work was recently recognised by the school award for research mentoring.

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Professor Bill Vicenzino is:
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Curtin University of Technology
  • Masters (Research) of Science, Curtin University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research impacts

I am internationally recognised as a leading researcher in tendinopathy and patellfemoral pain. I am ranked in the top 1 to 3 researchers in tennis elbow, tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain in expertscape. The other top 4 ranked tennis elbow researchers all completed their PhD under my supervision.

My work in tennis elbow has made an impact on patients with better outcomes, while halving rates of treatment and use of non-evidence based treatments. It has been replicated in several other UK NHS sites and implemented in online knowledge translation platforms in Canada, Denmark and UK specialist practice.My scholarly outputs in tendinopathy are the basis of implementation research in a Health Research Board Ireland project and a UK NHS Doctoral Fellowship Optimising Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow.

Search Professor Bill Vicenzino’s works on UQ eSpace

621 works between 1993 and 2025
All (621) Journal Article (430) Book Chapter (34) Conference Publication (146) Book (2) Other Outputs (9)

241 - 260 of 621 works

2017

Journal Article

Is 'plantar heel pain' a more appropriate term than 'plantar fasciitis'? Time to move on

Riel, Henrik, Cotchett, Matthew, Delahunt, Eamonn, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Vicenzino, Bill, Weir, Adam and Landorf, Karl B. (2017). Is 'plantar heel pain' a more appropriate term than 'plantar fasciitis'? Time to move on. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51 (22), 1576-1577. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097519

Is 'plantar heel pain' a more appropriate term than 'plantar fasciitis'? Time to move on

2017

Journal Article

The foot orthoses versus hip eXercises (FOHX) trial for patellofemoral pain: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial to determine if foot mobility is associated with better outcomes from foot orthoses

Matthews, Mark, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Claus, Andrew, McPoil, Tom, Nee, Robert, Crossley, Kay, Kasza, Jessica, Paul, Sanjoy, Mellor, Rebecca and Vicenzino, Bill (2017). The foot orthoses versus hip eXercises (FOHX) trial for patellofemoral pain: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial to determine if foot mobility is associated with better outcomes from foot orthoses. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10 (1) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/s13047-017-0186-5

The foot orthoses versus hip eXercises (FOHX) trial for patellofemoral pain: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial to determine if foot mobility is associated with better outcomes from foot orthoses

2017

Other Outputs

Statistical Analysis Plan - FOHX Trial

Matthews, Mark, Kasza, Jessica and Vicenzino, Bill (2017). Statistical Analysis Plan - FOHX Trial. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.588

Statistical Analysis Plan - FOHX Trial

2017

Journal Article

Efficacy of combined conservative therapies on clinical outcomes in patients with thumb base osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomised, controlled trial (COMBO)

Deveza, Leticia A., Hunter, David J., Wajon, Anne, Bennell, Kim L., Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul, Eyles, Jillian P., Jongs, Ray, Riordan, Edward A., Duong, Vicky, Oo, Win Min, O'Connell, Rachel and Meneses, Sarah R. F. (2017). Efficacy of combined conservative therapies on clinical outcomes in patients with thumb base osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomised, controlled trial (COMBO). BMJ Open, 7 (1) e014498, e014498. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014498

Efficacy of combined conservative therapies on clinical outcomes in patients with thumb base osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomised, controlled trial (COMBO)

2017

Conference Publication

People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have greater foot pronation and mobility, and lower ankle dorsiflexion, compared to controls

Wyndow, Narelle, De Jong, Amy, Rial, Krystal, Tucker, Kylie, Natalie Collins, Vicenzino, Bill, Russell, Trevor and Crossley, Kay (2017). People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have greater foot pronation and mobility, and lower ankle dorsiflexion, compared to controls. Australasian Podiatry Conference 2017, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 24–26 May 2017. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/s13047-017-0212-7

People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have greater foot pronation and mobility, and lower ankle dorsiflexion, compared to controls

2017

Other Outputs

LEAP Trial Data Outcome measures

Mellor, Dr Rebecca, Vicenzino, Prof Bill, Grimaldi, Dr Alison, Bennell, Prof Kim and Nicolson, Philippa (2017). LEAP Trial Data Outcome measures. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.327

LEAP Trial Data Outcome measures

2017

Conference Publication

Pain and psychological characteristics in patellar tendinopathy

Plinsinga, M., Vuvan, V., Stephenson, A., Mellor, R., Heales, L., van Wilgen, P., Brink, M., Coombes, B. and Vicenzino, B. (2017). Pain and psychological characteristics in patellar tendinopathy. 2016 SMA Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12 – 15 October 2015. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.12.048

Pain and psychological characteristics in patellar tendinopathy

2017

Conference Publication

Proximal lower limb strength and balance in chronic ankle instability

Khalaj, N., Vicenzino, B. and Smith, M. D. (2017). Proximal lower limb strength and balance in chronic ankle instability. 7th International Ankle Symposium, 2017, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, 15-17 September 2017. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Publishing Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-anklesymp.61

Proximal lower limb strength and balance in chronic ankle instability

2017

Conference Publication

People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have greater foot pronation and mobility, and lower ankle dorsiflexion, compared to controls

Wyndow, N., Collins, N., Tucker, K., Vicenzino, B. and Crossley, K. (2017). People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have greater foot pronation and mobility, and lower ankle dorsiflexion, compared to controls. 2016 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 October 2016. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.01.084

People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have greater foot pronation and mobility, and lower ankle dorsiflexion, compared to controls

2017

Conference Publication

Quantitative sensory testing in Achilles tendinopathy

Plinsinga, M., Vuvan, V., Mellor, R., Heales, L., van Wilgen, P., Brink, M., Coombes, B. and Vicenzino, B. (2017). Quantitative sensory testing in Achilles tendinopathy. 2016 SMA Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12 – 15 October 2015. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.12.051

Quantitative sensory testing in Achilles tendinopathy

2017

Other Outputs

SPSS Data for analysis in study of facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Soon, Benjamin, Coppieters, Michel, Vicenzino, Bill and Schmid, Annina (2017). SPSS Data for analysis in study of facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.268

SPSS Data for analysis in study of facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

2017

Conference Publication

Patellofemoral pain: Using evidence to inform practice

Crossley, Kay, Collins, Natalie, Vicenzino, Bill and Barton, Christian (2017). Patellofemoral pain: Using evidence to inform practice. 2016 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 October 2016. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.12.008

Patellofemoral pain: Using evidence to inform practice

2017

Conference Publication

Does foot mobility mediate the effects of foot orthoses on knee load during walking in people with patellofemoral pain?

Collins, N., Hart, H., Bonacci, J., Vicenzino, B. and Crossley, K. (2017). Does foot mobility mediate the effects of foot orthoses on knee load during walking in people with patellofemoral pain?. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.01.085

Does foot mobility mediate the effects of foot orthoses on knee load during walking in people with patellofemoral pain?

2016

Journal Article

A novel tool for measuring ankle dorsiflexion: a study of its reliability in patients following ankle fractures

Larsen, Peter, Nielsen, Henrik B., Lund, Christoffer, Sorensen, Daniel S., Larsen, Birgit T., Matthews, Mark, Vicenzino, Bill and Elsoe, Rasmus (2016). A novel tool for measuring ankle dorsiflexion: a study of its reliability in patients following ankle fractures. Foot and Ankle Surgery, 22 (4), 274-277. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2016.01.008

A novel tool for measuring ankle dorsiflexion: a study of its reliability in patients following ankle fractures

2016

Journal Article

Kinematics and kinetics during stair ascent in individuals with gluteal tendinopathy

Allison, Kim, Vicenzino, Bill, Bennell, Kim L., Wrigley, Tim V., Grimaldi, Alison and Hodges, Paul W. (2016). Kinematics and kinetics during stair ascent in individuals with gluteal tendinopathy. Clinical Biomechanics, 40, 37-44. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.10.003

Kinematics and kinetics during stair ascent in individuals with gluteal tendinopathy

2016

Journal Article

Economic evaluation favours physiotherapy but not corticosteroid injection as a first-line intervention for chronic lateral epicondylalgia: evidence from a randomised clinical trial

Coombes, Brooke K., Connelly, Luke, Bisset, Leanne and Vicenzino, Bill (2016). Economic evaluation favours physiotherapy but not corticosteroid injection as a first-line intervention for chronic lateral epicondylalgia: evidence from a randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50 (22), 1400-1405. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094729

Economic evaluation favours physiotherapy but not corticosteroid injection as a first-line intervention for chronic lateral epicondylalgia: evidence from a randomised clinical trial

2016

Journal Article

Single leg stance control in individuals with symptomatic gluteal tendinopathy

Allison, Kim, Bennell, Kim L., Grimaldi, Alison, Vicenzino, Bill, Wrigley, Tim V. and Hodges, Paul W. (2016). Single leg stance control in individuals with symptomatic gluteal tendinopathy. Gait and Posture, 49, 108-113. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.06.020

Single leg stance control in individuals with symptomatic gluteal tendinopathy

2016

Journal Article

Education, night splinting and exercise versus usual care on recovery and conversion to surgery for people awaiting carpal tunnel surgery: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Lewis, Karina J., Ross, Leo, Coppieters, Michel W., Vicenzino, Bill and Schmid, Annina B. (2016). Education, night splinting and exercise versus usual care on recovery and conversion to surgery for people awaiting carpal tunnel surgery: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 6 (9) 56, e012053. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012053

Education, night splinting and exercise versus usual care on recovery and conversion to surgery for people awaiting carpal tunnel surgery: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2016

Journal Article

Pain during prolonged sitting is a common problem in persons with patellofemoral pain

Collins, Natalie J., Vicenzino, Bill, Van Der Heijden, Rianne A. and Van Middelkoop, Marienke (2016). Pain during prolonged sitting is a common problem in persons with patellofemoral pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 46 (8), 658-663. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6470

Pain during prolonged sitting is a common problem in persons with patellofemoral pain

2016

Journal Article

Factors that predict a poor outcome 5-8 years after the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain: a multicentre observational analysis

Lankhorst, N. E., van Middelkoop, M., Crossley, K. M., Bierma-Zeinstra, S. M. A., Oei, E. H. G., Vicenzino, B. and Collins, N. J. (2016). Factors that predict a poor outcome 5-8 years after the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain: a multicentre observational analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50 (14), 881-886. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094664

Factors that predict a poor outcome 5-8 years after the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain: a multicentre observational analysis

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    A quantum exoGarment for unrivalled measurement of muscle function in sport
    Quantum 2032 Challenge Program
    Open grant
  • 2025
    Foot orthoses plus education compared to usual care for ankle OA: A pilot and feasibility trial
    Arthritis Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Walk with Ease Australia (MRFF 2022 Effective Treatments and Therapies Grant Opportunity administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2020
    Intrinsic foot muscle morphology in plantar heel pain: a novel investigation using 7T magnetic resonance imaging
    Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Patellofemoral joint disease may be associated with poor function after ACL reconstruction: implications for enhanced rehabilitation
    Queensland Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Network
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Orthoses or Flip-Flops for Pain in the Heel (OFFPH Study): A randomised clinical trial
    Vasyli International
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Factors Associated with the Recruitment and Retention of the Current and Future Allied Health Workforce - A Longitudinal E-Cohort Study
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Optimising corticosteroid injection for lateral epicondylalgia with physiotherapy: a randomised placebo control trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Musculoskeletal Pain and Injury Research unit Donation
    Vasyli International
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2008
    Foot orthotics in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome:a randomised control trial in primary care
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    To visit the gait laboratory at the Northern Arizona University to enhance skills and expertise in the study of movement dysfunction and its treatment.
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Physiotherapy of the injured ankle: An evaluation of outcome measures and a pilot randomised clinical trial of a rehabilitation program.
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Responsiveness to change and predictive ability of a battery of clinical tests in ankle injured subjects
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Peripheral joint manipulation: an investigation of the initial pain relieving effects of a new physiotherapy treatment for lateral epicondylagia
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

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Enquiries

Contact Professor Bill Vicenzino directly for media enquiries about:

  • Ankle Injuries
  • Exercise
  • Foot Injuries
  • Foot Orthotics
  • Injury Prevention
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Knee Injuries
  • Kneecap Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Running Injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Physiotherapy
  • Tendon Injuries

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