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)

541 - 560 of 621 works

2004

Journal Article

Use of anti-pronation taping to assess suitability of orthotic prescription: Case report

Smith, Michelle, Brooker, Susi, Vicenzino, Bill and McPoil, Thomas (2004). Use of anti-pronation taping to assess suitability of orthotic prescription: Case report. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 50 (2), 111-113. doi: 10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60103-3

Use of anti-pronation taping to assess suitability of orthotic prescription: Case report

2004

Journal Article

Do muscle recruitment patterns differ between trained and novice cyclists?

Chapman, A., Vicenzino, B., Blanch, P. and Hodges, P. (2004). Do muscle recruitment patterns differ between trained and novice cyclists?. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise, 36 (5), S169-S169. doi: 10.1097/00005768-200405001-00809

Do muscle recruitment patterns differ between trained and novice cyclists?

2004

Journal Article

Characterization of acute whiplash-associated disorders

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill and Kenardy, Justin (2004). Characterization of acute whiplash-associated disorders. Spine, 29 (2), 182-188. doi: 10.1097/01.BRS.0000105535.12598.AE

Characterization of acute whiplash-associated disorders

2004

Journal Article

Effectiveness of manual physical therapy to the cervical spine in the management of lateral epicondylalgia: A retrospective analysis - Invited commentary

Vicenzino, B (2004). Effectiveness of manual physical therapy to the cervical spine in the management of lateral epicondylalgia: A retrospective analysis - Invited commentary. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 34 (11), 722-724.

Effectiveness of manual physical therapy to the cervical spine in the management of lateral epicondylalgia: A retrospective analysis - Invited commentary

2003

Journal Article

The development of psychological changes following whiplash injury

Sterling, Michele, Kenardy, Justin, Jull, Gwendolen and Vicenzino, Bill (2003). The development of psychological changes following whiplash injury. Pain, 106 (3), 481-489. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2003.09.013

The development of psychological changes following whiplash injury

2003

Journal Article

Letter to the editor

Vicenzino, B (2003). Letter to the editor. Manual Therapy, 8 (4), 264-265. doi: 10.1016/S1356-689X(03)00058-4

Letter to the editor

2003

Journal Article

Response to comment by Kwan and Friel

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen and Vicenzino, Bill (2003). Response to comment by Kwan and Friel. Pain, 105 (3), 507-508. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(03)00289-6

Response to comment by Kwan and Friel

2003

Journal Article

Sensory hypersensitivity occurs soon after whiplash injury and is associated with poor recovery

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen A., Vicenzino, Bill and Kenardy, Justin (2003). Sensory hypersensitivity occurs soon after whiplash injury and is associated with poor recovery. Pain, 104 (3), 509-517. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(03)00078-2

Sensory hypersensitivity occurs soon after whiplash injury and is associated with poor recovery

2003

Journal Article

Development of motor system dysfunction following whiplash injury

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill, Kenardy, Justin and Darnell, Ross (2003). Development of motor system dysfunction following whiplash injury. Pain, 103 (1-2), 65-73. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(02)00420-7

Development of motor system dysfunction following whiplash injury

2003

Journal Article

Hypoalgesia induced by elbow manipulation in lateral epicondylalgia does not exhibit tolerance

Paungmali, A., Vicenzino, B. and Smith, M. (2003). Hypoalgesia induced by elbow manipulation in lateral epicondylalgia does not exhibit tolerance. Journal of Pain, 4 (8), 448-454. doi: 10.1067/S1526-5900(03)00731-4

Hypoalgesia induced by elbow manipulation in lateral epicondylalgia does not exhibit tolerance

2003

Conference Publication

An Evaluation of the initial effects of elbow taping on pain free grip strength and pressure pain threshold in lateral epicondylalgia

Vicenzino, B.G.T., Offord, S., Brooksbank, J., Minto, J. and Paungmali, A. (2003). An Evaluation of the initial effects of elbow taping on pain free grip strength and pressure pain threshold in lateral epicondylalgia. Best Evidence, Better Care, Darling Harbour Sydney, 27-30 November 2003. Australia: ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd.

An Evaluation of the initial effects of elbow taping on pain free grip strength and pressure pain threshold in lateral epicondylalgia

2003

Journal Article

Clinical Sports Medicine Brukner and Khan, 2001BruknerPKhanKClinical Sports Medicine2nd ed.2001McGraw-HillSydney0 074 71108 3918 pp.

Vicenzino, Bill (2003). Clinical Sports Medicine Brukner and Khan, 2001BruknerPKhanKClinical Sports Medicine2nd ed.2001McGraw-HillSydney0 074 71108 3918 pp.. Journal of Physiotherapy, 49 (2). doi: 10.1016/s0004-9514(14)60137-9

Clinical Sports Medicine Brukner and Khan, 2001BruknerPKhanKClinical Sports Medicine2nd ed.2001McGraw-HillSydney0 074 71108 3918 pp.

2003

Journal Article

Lateral epicondylalgia: a musculoskeletal physiotherapy perspective

Vicenzino, B (2003). Lateral epicondylalgia: a musculoskeletal physiotherapy perspective. Manual Therapy, 8 (2), 66-79. doi: 10.1016/S1356-689X(02)00157-1

Lateral epicondylalgia: a musculoskeletal physiotherapy perspective

2003

Journal Article

Hypoalgesic and sympathoexcitatory effects of mobilization with movement for lateral epicondylalgia

Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. (2003). Hypoalgesic and sympathoexcitatory effects of mobilization with movement for lateral epicondylalgia. Physical Therapy, 83 (4), 374-383. doi: 10.1093/ptj/83.4.374

Hypoalgesic and sympathoexcitatory effects of mobilization with movement for lateral epicondylalgia

2003

Journal Article

Initial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold

Vicenzino, B, Brooksbank, J, Minto, J, Offord, S and Paungmali, A (2003). Initial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 33 (7), 400-407. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2003.33.7.400

Initial effects of elbow taping on pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold

2003

Journal Article

Treatment of osteitis pubis via the pelvic muscles

McCarthy, A and Vicenzino, B (2003). Treatment of osteitis pubis via the pelvic muscles. Manual Therapy, 8 (4), 257-260. doi: 10.1016/S1356-689X(03)00054-7

Treatment of osteitis pubis via the pelvic muscles

2003

Conference Publication

Characteristics of hypoalgesic effect produced by mobilization-with-movement treatment for chronic lateral epicondylalgia

Paungmali, A. and Vicenzino, B.G.T. (2003). Characteristics of hypoalgesic effect produced by mobilization-with-movement treatment for chronic lateral epicondylalgia. Best Evidence, Better Care, Sydney Conventions Exhibilion Centre, Darling Harbour, 27-30 November, 2003. Australia: ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd.

Characteristics of hypoalgesic effect produced by mobilization-with-movement treatment for chronic lateral epicondylalgia

2003

Journal Article

Letter to the editor (multiple letters)

Daly, Mathew and Vicenzino, Bill (2003). Letter to the editor (multiple letters). Manual Therapy, 8 (4), 263-265. doi: 10.1016/S1356-689X(03)00057-2

Letter to the editor (multiple letters)

2003

Conference Publication

Measuring change after ankle sprain: Responsiveness to change of a battery of outcome measures

Bennell, K., Constantinou, M., Jull, G., O'Leary, S., Teys, P. and Vicenzino, B. (2003). Measuring change after ankle sprain: Responsiveness to change of a battery of outcome measures. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia - 13th Biennial Conference, Sydney, Australia, 27-30th November 2003.

Measuring change after ankle sprain: Responsiveness to change of a battery of outcome measures

2003

Journal Article

Apparent effects of massage could be due to positioning

Vicenzino, B (2003). Apparent effects of massage could be due to positioning. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 49 (4), 275-275. doi: 10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60145-8

Apparent effects of massage could be due to positioning

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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