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.

Availability

Professor Bill Vicenzino is:
Available for supervision
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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)

461 - 480 of 621 works

2009

Conference Publication

Systematic review of physiological adaptations to in-shoe foot orthoses

Blanch, R., Chapman, A., Mills, K. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). Systematic review of physiological adaptations to in-shoe foot orthoses. ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008, Hamilton Island, Australia, 16-18 October 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elseiver. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.105

Systematic review of physiological adaptations to in-shoe foot orthoses

2009

Journal Article

Development and application of reliable and clinically relevant measures of footwear comfort

Mills, K. A.G., Blanch, P., Chapman, A. R. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). Development and application of reliable and clinically relevant measures of footwear comfort. Footwear Science, 1 (sup1), 115-116. doi: 10.1080/19424280903063721

Development and application of reliable and clinically relevant measures of footwear comfort

2009

Conference Publication

Predicting success following treatment of anterior knee pain with foot orthoses

Vicenzino, B., Collins, N., Cleland, J. and McPoil, T. (2009). Predicting success following treatment of anterior knee pain with foot orthoses. asics Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, 16-18 October 2008. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.176

Predicting success following treatment of anterior knee pain with foot orthoses

2009

Journal Article

An integrative model of lateral epicondylalgia

Coombes, B. K., Bisset, L. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). An integrative model of lateral epicondylalgia. British Journal of Sport medicine, 43 (4), 1-20. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.052738

An integrative model of lateral epicondylalgia

2009

Journal Article

Can foot anthropometric measurements predict dynamic plantar surface contact area?

McPoil, T. G., Vicenzino, B., Cornwall, M. W. and Collins, N. (2009). Can foot anthropometric measurements predict dynamic plantar surface contact area?. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2 (1) 28, Online-Online. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-2-28

Can foot anthropometric measurements predict dynamic plantar surface contact area?

2009

Conference Publication

Does the effect of cadence on muscle recruitment in triathletes reflect less-skilled neuromuscular control relative to cyclists?

Chapman, A., Hodges, P. W. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). Does the effect of cadence on muscle recruitment in triathletes reflect less-skilled neuromuscular control relative to cyclists?. ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008, Hamilton Island, Australia, 16-18 October 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elseiver. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.145

Does the effect of cadence on muscle recruitment in triathletes reflect less-skilled neuromuscular control relative to cyclists?

2009

Journal Article

Sensorimotor Deficits Remain Despite Resolution of Symptoms Using Conservative Treatment in Patients With Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Bisset, Leanne M., Coppieters, Michel W. and Vicenzino, Bill (2009). Sensorimotor Deficits Remain Despite Resolution of Symptoms Using Conservative Treatment in Patients With Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 90 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.06.031

Sensorimotor Deficits Remain Despite Resolution of Symptoms Using Conservative Treatment in Patients With Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2009

Book Chapter

Exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy

Cook, J. L. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). Exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy. OKU4 Orthapaedic Knowledge Update: Sports Medicine. (pp. 313-318) edited by Kibler, W. B.. Illinois, USA: American Academy of Orthapaedic Surgeons.

Exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy

2009

Conference Publication

A pilot investigation of muscle activation patterns in individuals with exercise-related leg pain compared to uninjured individuals

Blanch, R., Chapman, A., Franettovich, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2009). A pilot investigation of muscle activation patterns in individuals with exercise-related leg pain compared to uninjured individuals. ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008, Hamilton Island, Australia, 16-18 October 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.109

A pilot investigation of muscle activation patterns in individuals with exercise-related leg pain compared to uninjured individuals

2008

Journal Article

The influence of body position on leg kinematics and muscle recruitment during cycling

Chapman, Andrew R, Vicenzino, Bill, Blanch, Peter, Knox, Joanna J., Dowlan, Steven and Hodges, Paul W. (2008). The influence of body position on leg kinematics and muscle recruitment during cycling. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 11 (6), 519-526. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.04.010

The influence of body position on leg kinematics and muscle recruitment during cycling

2008

Journal Article

Rationale and design of the PRSM study: pulmonary rehabilitation or self management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), what is the best approach

Chang, Angela T., Haines, Terry, Jackson, Claire, Yang, Ian, Nitz, Jennifer, Low Choy, Nancy and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). Rationale and design of the PRSM study: pulmonary rehabilitation or self management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), what is the best approach. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 29 (5), 796-800. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2008.04.004

Rationale and design of the PRSM study: pulmonary rehabilitation or self management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), what is the best approach

2008

Journal Article

Targeted physiotherapy for patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: A protocol for a randomised, single-blind controlled trial

Crossley, Kay M., Vicenzino, Bill, Pandy, Marcus G., Schache, Anthony G. and Hinman, Rana S. (2008). Targeted physiotherapy for patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: A protocol for a randomised, single-blind controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 9 (Article Number: 122) 122, 122-1-122-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-122

Targeted physiotherapy for patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: A protocol for a randomised, single-blind controlled trial

2008

Journal Article

A physiological and psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the literature

Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew, Blanch, Peter and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). A physiological and psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the literature. Sports Medicine, 38 (8), 617-631. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200838080-00001

A physiological and psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the literature

2008

Journal Article

Does cycling effect motor coordination of the leg during running in elite triathletes?

Chapman, Andrew R., Vicenzino, , Bill, Blanch, Peter, Dowlan, Steve and Hodges, Paul W. (2008). Does cycling effect motor coordination of the leg during running in elite triathletes?. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 11 (4), 371-380. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.02.008

Does cycling effect motor coordination of the leg during running in elite triathletes?

2008

Journal Article

Patterns of leg muscle recruitment vary between novice and highly trained cyclists

Chapman, Andrew R., Vicenzino, Bill, Blanch, Peter and Hodges, Paul W. (2008). Patterns of leg muscle recruitment vary between novice and highly trained cyclists. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18 (3), 359-371. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.12.007

Patterns of leg muscle recruitment vary between novice and highly trained cyclists

2008

Conference Publication

Foot orthoses in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Collins, Natalie, Beller, Elaine, Darnell, Ross, McPoil, Thomas and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). Foot orthoses in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000321711.35702.2b

Foot orthoses in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2008

Journal Article

Tape that increases medial longitudinal arch height also reduces leg muscle activity: A preliminary study

Franettovich, Melinda, Chapman, Andrew and Vicenzino, Bill (2008). Tape that increases medial longitudinal arch height also reduces leg muscle activity: A preliminary study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40 (4), 593-600. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e318162134f

Tape that increases medial longitudinal arch height also reduces leg muscle activity: A preliminary study

2008

Journal Article

Is running less skilled in triathletes than runners matched for running training history?

Chapman, Andrew Robert, Vicenzino, Bill, Blanch, Peter and Hodges, Paul W. (2008). Is running less skilled in triathletes than runners matched for running training history?. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 40 (3), 557-565. doi: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31815e727a

Is running less skilled in triathletes than runners matched for running training history?

2008

Journal Article

Foot orthoses and physiotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomised clinical trial

Vicenzino, Bill, Collins, Natalie, Crossley, Kay, Beller, Elaine, Darnell, Ross and McPoil, Thomas (2008). Foot orthoses and physiotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomised clinical trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 9 (1) 27, 27.1-27.12. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-27

Foot orthoses and physiotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomised clinical trial

2008

Journal Article

Reliability of the modified foot posture index

Cornwall, M. W., McPoil, T. G., Lebec, M., Vicenzino, B. and Wilson, J. (2008). Reliability of the modified foot posture index. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 98 (1), 7-13. doi: 10.7547/0980007

Reliability of the modified foot posture index

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

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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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