Professor Bill Vicenzino
Professor

Bill Vicenzino

Email: 

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.

Availability

Professor Bill Vicenzino is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

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)

381 - 400 of 621 works

2012

Journal Article

Neural tissue management provides immediate clinically relevant benefits without harmful effects for patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain: A randomised trial

Nee, Robert J., Vicenzino, Bill, Jull, Gwendolen A., Cleland, Joshua A. and Coppieters, Michel W. (2012). Neural tissue management provides immediate clinically relevant benefits without harmful effects for patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain: A randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 58 (1), 23-31. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(12)70069-3

Neural tissue management provides immediate clinically relevant benefits without harmful effects for patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain: A randomised trial

2012

Conference Publication

Does movement variability increase or decrease during acute pain?

Bergin, M. J. G., Tucker, K., Vicenzino, B. and Hodges, P. (2012). Does movement variability increase or decrease during acute pain?. 14th World Congress on Pain, Milan, Italy, 27-31 August 2012.

Does movement variability increase or decrease during acute pain?

2012

Conference Publication

People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have smaller hip muscle volumes than healthy controls

Denton, M., Ackland, D., Pandy, M. G., Hinman, R. S., Vicenzino, B. and Crossley, K. M. (2012). People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have smaller hip muscle volumes than healthy controls. World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Barcelona, Spain, April 26-29 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2012.02.446

People with patellofemoral osteoarthritis have smaller hip muscle volumes than healthy controls

2012

Journal Article

Evidence of spinal cord hyperexcitability as measured with nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) threshold in chronic lateral epicondylalgia with or without a positive neurodynamic test

Lim, Edwin Choon Wyn, Sterling, Michele, Pedler, Ashley, Coombes, Brooke K. and Vicenzino, Bill (2012). Evidence of spinal cord hyperexcitability as measured with nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) threshold in chronic lateral epicondylalgia with or without a positive neurodynamic test. Journal of Pain, 13 (7), 676-684. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2012.04.005

Evidence of spinal cord hyperexcitability as measured with nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) threshold in chronic lateral epicondylalgia with or without a positive neurodynamic test

2012

Conference Publication

Changes in patellofemoral pain severity across the female menstrual cycle

Collins, N., Crossley, K. and Vicenzino, B. (2012). Changes in patellofemoral pain severity across the female menstrual cycle. Patellofemoral Pain: Proximal, Distal, and Local Factors 2nd International Research Retreat, Ghent, Belgium, 31 August - 2 September 2011. Alexandria, VA, United States: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2012.0301

Changes in patellofemoral pain severity across the female menstrual cycle

2012

Conference Publication

Prevalence of radiographic patellofemoral and tibiofemoral osteoarthritis in individuals with chronic anterior knee pain: Data from a randomised clinical trial

Crossley, K. M., Lentzos, J., Vicenzino, B. and Hinman, R. S. (2012). Prevalence of radiographic patellofemoral and tibiofemoral osteoarthritis in individuals with chronic anterior knee pain: Data from a randomised clinical trial. World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Barcelona, Spain, April 26-29 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2012.02.449

Prevalence of radiographic patellofemoral and tibiofemoral osteoarthritis in individuals with chronic anterior knee pain: Data from a randomised clinical trial

2012

Journal Article

Efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for anterior knee pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Collins, Natalie J., Bisset, Leanne M., Crossley, Kay M. and Vicenzino, Bill (2012). Efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for anterior knee pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Sports Medicine, 42 (1), 31-49. doi: 10.2165/11594460-000000000-00000

Efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for anterior knee pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

2011

Journal Article

A novel protocol to develop a prediction model that identifies patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain who benefit from the early introduction of neural tissue management

Nee, Robert J., Vicenzino, Bill, Jull, Gwendolen A., Cleland, Joshua A. and Coppieters, Michel W. (2011). A novel protocol to develop a prediction model that identifies patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain who benefit from the early introduction of neural tissue management. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 32 (5), 760-770. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2011.05.018

A novel protocol to develop a prediction model that identifies patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain who benefit from the early introduction of neural tissue management

2011

Journal Article

Influence of contouring and hardness of foot orthoses on ratings of perceived comfort

Mills, Kathryn, Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Influence of contouring and hardness of foot orthoses on ratings of perceived comfort. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43 (8), 1507-1512. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31820e783f

Influence of contouring and hardness of foot orthoses on ratings of perceived comfort

2011

Journal Article

Central hyperexcitabiity as measured with nociceptive flexor reflex threshod in chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review

Lim, Edwin Choon Wyn, Sterling, Michele, Stone, Andrew and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Central hyperexcitabiity as measured with nociceptive flexor reflex threshod in chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review. Pain, 152 (8), 1811-1820. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2011.03.033

Central hyperexcitabiity as measured with nociceptive flexor reflex threshod in chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review

2011

Journal Article

Variations in foot posture and mobility between individuals with patellofemoral pain and those in a control group

McPoil, Thomas G., Warren, Meghan, Vicenzino, Bill and Cornwall, Mark W. (2011). Variations in foot posture and mobility between individuals with patellofemoral pain and those in a control group. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 101 (4), 289-296. doi: 10.7547/1010289

Variations in foot posture and mobility between individuals with patellofemoral pain and those in a control group

2011

Journal Article

Tennis elbow

Bisset, Leanne, Coombes, Brooke and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Tennis elbow. Clinical Evidence, 2011 (6), 1117.

Tennis elbow

2011

Book Chapter

Elbow Tendinopathy: Lateral Epicondylalgia. Lateral Epicondylalgia

Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Elbow Tendinopathy: Lateral Epicondylalgia. Lateral Epicondylalgia. Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes: Evidence-informed Screening, Diagnosis and Management. (pp. 312-318) Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-3528-9.00023-6

Elbow Tendinopathy: Lateral Epicondylalgia. Lateral Epicondylalgia

2011

Journal Article

Review: Corticosteroids improve shortterm outcomes but worsen longer-term outcomes in some types of tendinopathy

Vicenzino, B. (2011). Review: Corticosteroids improve shortterm outcomes but worsen longer-term outcomes in some types of tendinopathy. Annals of Internal Medicine, 154 (4), JC2-5. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-154-4-201102150-02005

Review: Corticosteroids improve shortterm outcomes but worsen longer-term outcomes in some types of tendinopathy

2011

Journal Article

Plyometric training as an intervention to correct altered neuromotor control during running after cycling in triathletes: A preliminary randomised controlled trial

Bonacci, J, Green, D, Saunders, PU, Franettovich, M, Blanch, P and Vicenzino, B (2011). Plyometric training as an intervention to correct altered neuromotor control during running after cycling in triathletes: A preliminary randomised controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport, 12 (1), 15-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2010.10.005

Plyometric training as an intervention to correct altered neuromotor control during running after cycling in triathletes: A preliminary randomised controlled trial

2011

Book Chapter

A systematic review of the efficacy of MWM

Bisset, Leanne, Hing, Wayne and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). A systematic review of the efficacy of MWM. Mobilisation with Movement: The art and the science. (pp. 26-63) Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

A systematic review of the efficacy of MWM

2011

Conference Publication

Is there a relationship between foot pain and severity of deformity in hallux valgus?

Nix, Sheree, Vicenzino, Bill and Smith, Michelle (2011). Is there a relationship between foot pain and severity of deformity in hallux valgus?. Australasian Podiatry Conference 2011, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-29 April 2011. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-4-S1-O34

Is there a relationship between foot pain and severity of deformity in hallux valgus?

2011

Book Chapter

Motor and sensorimotor deficits and likely impact of Mobilisation with Movement

Hodges, Paul and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Motor and sensorimotor deficits and likely impact of Mobilisation with Movement. Mobilisation with Movement: The art and the science. (pp. 93-100) Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

Motor and sensorimotor deficits and likely impact of Mobilisation with Movement

2011

Journal Article

Initial neuromotor and postural effects of augmented low-dye taping

Franettovich, Melinda, Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2011). Initial neuromotor and postural effects of augmented low-dye taping. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 3 (1), 21-28. doi: 10.3928/19425864-20100730-03

Initial neuromotor and postural effects of augmented low-dye taping

2011

Journal Article

Clinical efficacy of comfortable in-shoe foot orthoses has no associated neuromotor adaptations during gait in people with anterior knee pain: A randomised control trial

Mills, Kathryn A. G., Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill Guglielmo (2011). Clinical efficacy of comfortable in-shoe foot orthoses has no associated neuromotor adaptations during gait in people with anterior knee pain: A randomised control trial. Footwear Science, 3 (SUPPL.1), S108-S109. doi: 10.1080/19424280.2011.575838

Clinical efficacy of comfortable in-shoe foot orthoses has no associated neuromotor adaptations during gait in people with anterior knee pain: A randomised control trial

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

Professor Bill Vicenzino is:
Available for supervision

Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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

Need help?

For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:

communications@uq.edu.au