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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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)

561 - 580 of 621 works

2002

Book Chapter

Physical Treatment

Vicenzino, Bill and Wright, Anthony (2002). Physical Treatment. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 187-206) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright and G. David Baxter. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Physical Treatment

2002

Conference Publication

Deloading tape for tennis elbow: A pilot study of the effects on grip strength and pressure pain threshold

Vicenzino, B.G.T., Brooksbank, M., Minto, J., Offord, S. and Paungmali, A. (2002). Deloading tape for tennis elbow: A pilot study of the effects on grip strength and pressure pain threshold. Sports Medicine Australia 2002 Queensland State Conference, Coolum, Queensland, 22-24 March, 2002. Brisbane: Sports Medicine Australia (Queensland).

Deloading tape for tennis elbow: A pilot study of the effects on grip strength and pressure pain threshold

2002

Book Chapter

Pain assessment and measurement

Strong, Jenny, Sturgess, Jennifer, Unruh, Anita M. and Vicenzino, Bill (2002). Pain assessment and measurement. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 123-147) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright and G. David Baxter. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone.

Pain assessment and measurement

2002

Conference Publication

Mechanisms of analgesia induced by low load exercise in cervicogenic neck and head pain: A single study

O'Leary, S. P., Paungmali, A., Souvlis, T., Jull, G. A. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2002). Mechanisms of analgesia induced by low load exercise in cervicogenic neck and head pain: A single study. VIIth International Physiotherapy Congress, Sydney, Australia, 25-28 May, 2002.

Mechanisms of analgesia induced by low load exercise in cervicogenic neck and head pain: A single study

2002

Journal Article

Characterisation of chronic lateral epicondylalgia using the McGill pain questionnaire, visual analog scales, and quantitative sensory tests

Sran, M., Souvlis, T., Vicenzino, B. and Wright, A. (2002). Characterisation of chronic lateral epicondylalgia using the McGill pain questionnaire, visual analog scales, and quantitative sensory tests. Pain Clinic, 13 (3), 251-259. doi: 10.1163/156856901753702429

Characterisation of chronic lateral epicondylalgia using the McGill pain questionnaire, visual analog scales, and quantitative sensory tests

2002

Conference Publication

Reliability and responsiveness to change of a battery of ankle outcome measures in ankel sprains: A preliminary study

Vicenzino, B. G. T., O'Leary, S. P., Constantinou, M., Teys, P., Bennell, K. L. and Jull, G. A. (2002). Reliability and responsiveness to change of a battery of ankle outcome measures in ankel sprains: A preliminary study. Sports Medicine Australia 2002 Queensland State Conference, Coolum, Queensland, 22-24 March, 2002. Brisbane: Sports Medicine Australia (Queensland).

Reliability and responsiveness to change of a battery of ankle outcome measures in ankel sprains: A preliminary study

2002

Journal Article

The effect of soft tissue deloading tape on thoracic spine pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic subjects

O'Leary, S., Carroll, M., Mellor, R., Scott, A. and Vicenzino, B. (2002). The effect of soft tissue deloading tape on thoracic spine pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic subjects. Manual Therapy, 7 (3), 150-153. doi: 10.1054/math.2002.0459

The effect of soft tissue deloading tape on thoracic spine pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic subjects

2002

Conference Publication

The influence of naloxone on the initial hypoalgesic effect of mulligan's mobilisation with movement treatment

Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S. P., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2002). The influence of naloxone on the initial hypoalgesic effect of mulligan's mobilisation with movement treatment. 10th World Conference on Pain, San Diego, California, 17th - 22nd August, 2002. Seattle, USA: IASP Press.

The influence of naloxone on the initial hypoalgesic effect of mulligan's mobilisation with movement treatment

2002

Book Chapter

Musculoskeletal pain

Vicenzino, Bill, Souvlis, Tina and Wright, Anthony (2002). Musculoskeletal pain. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 327-349) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright and G. David Baxter. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone.

Musculoskeletal pain

2002

Conference Publication

Preliminary evidence of Mulligan's Mobilisation with movement induced kinesthetic change in recurrent ankle sprains

Vicenzino, B.G.T., Tran, T., Yang, C. R. and Graham, D. (2002). Preliminary evidence of Mulligan's Mobilisation with movement induced kinesthetic change in recurrent ankle sprains. VIIth International Physiotherapy Congress, Sydney, Australia, 25-28 May, 2002.

Preliminary evidence of Mulligan's Mobilisation with movement induced kinesthetic change in recurrent ankle sprains

2002

Journal Article

Mulligan's mobilization with movement for the thumb: a single case report using magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the positional fault hypothesis

Hsieh, CY, Vicenzino, B, Yang, CH, Hu, MH and Yang, C (2002). Mulligan's mobilization with movement for the thumb: a single case report using magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the positional fault hypothesis. Manual Therapy, 7 (1), 44-49. doi: 10.1054/math.2001.0434

Mulligan's mobilization with movement for the thumb: a single case report using magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the positional fault hypothesis

2002

Conference Publication

Diagnostic taping as a predictor of the outcome of orthotic therapy: A single subject design

Smith, M., Brooker, S., McPoil, T. and Vicenzino, B.G.T. (2002). Diagnostic taping as a predictor of the outcome of orthotic therapy: A single subject design. Sports Medicine Australia 2002 Queensland State Conference, Coolum, Queensland, 22-24 March, 2002. Brisbane: Sports Medicine Australia (Queensland).

Diagnostic taping as a predictor of the outcome of orthotic therapy: A single subject design

2002

Conference Publication

The development of motor dysfunction following whiplash injury

Sterling, M. M., Jull, G. A., Vicenzino, B.G.T. and Murison, R. (2002). The development of motor dysfunction following whiplash injury. 10th World Conference on Pain, San Diego, California, 17th - 22nd August, 2002. Seattle, USA: IASP Press.

The development of motor dysfunction following whiplash injury

2002

Conference Publication

Whiplash injury induced change in the pain system: Preliminary analysis of a prospective longitudinal psychophysical study

Sterling, M. M., Jull, G. A., Vicenzino, B.G.T. and Murison, R. (2002). Whiplash injury induced change in the pain system: Preliminary analysis of a prospective longitudinal psychophysical study. Rehabilitation: A Global Perspective, Sheraton, Brisbane, 7-10 May, 2002.

Whiplash injury induced change in the pain system: Preliminary analysis of a prospective longitudinal psychophysical study

2002

Journal Article

A pilot study of the manual force levels required to produce manipulation induced hypoalgesia

McLean, S, Naish, R, Reed, L, Urry, S and Vicenzino, B (2002). A pilot study of the manual force levels required to produce manipulation induced hypoalgesia. Clinical Biomechanics, 17 (4), 304-308. doi: 10.1016/S0268-0033(02)00017-7

A pilot study of the manual force levels required to produce manipulation induced hypoalgesia

2002

Conference Publication

Initial hypoalgesic effect of a mobilisation with movement treatment for lateral epicondylalgia is not naloxone-reversible

Paungmali, A., O'Leary, S. P., Souvlis, T. and Vicenzino, B. G. T. (2002). Initial hypoalgesic effect of a mobilisation with movement treatment for lateral epicondylalgia is not naloxone-reversible. The Queensland of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010, Prince Charles Hospital, 19th October, 2002. Brisbane, Australia: Australian National Action Network.

Initial hypoalgesic effect of a mobilisation with movement treatment for lateral epicondylalgia is not naloxone-reversible

2001

Conference Publication

Anteroposterior glide treatment technique applied to the glenohumeral joint improves internal rotation of the shoulder

Vicenzino, B.G.T. and McDonald, R. (2001). Anteroposterior glide treatment technique applied to the glenohumeral joint improves internal rotation of the shoulder. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Burswood International Resort Casino, Perth, WA, 23-27 October, 2001. ACT Australia: Sports Medicine Australia.

Anteroposterior glide treatment technique applied to the glenohumeral joint improves internal rotation of the shoulder

2001

Conference Publication

Initial mechanical hypoalgesic effect in cervicogenic headache patients following therapeutic exercises

Congram, M. A., Jull, G. A., Vicenzino, B.G.T., Vegter, N. L., Ridgway, M. and Fleming, H. M. (2001). Initial mechanical hypoalgesic effect in cervicogenic headache patients following therapeutic exercises. 1st International Conference on Movement Disorders, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh, 21-23 September, 2001. Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.

Initial mechanical hypoalgesic effect in cervicogenic headache patients following therapeutic exercises

2001

Conference Publication

Cervicogenic headache exercises produce a rapid onset mechanical hypoalgesic effect

Vicenzino, B.G.T., Jull, G. A., Congram, M. A., Vegter, N. L., Guertin, D. M. and Fleming, H. M. (2001). Cervicogenic headache exercises produce a rapid onset mechanical hypoalgesic effect. More than Skin Deep, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, 21-24 November, 2001. Adelaide: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia.

Cervicogenic headache exercises produce a rapid onset mechanical hypoalgesic effect

2001

Journal Article

Specific manipulative therapy treatment for chronic lateral epicondylalgia produces uniquely characteristic hypoalgesia

Vicenzino, B, Paungmali, A, Buratowski, S and Wright, A (2001). Specific manipulative therapy treatment for chronic lateral epicondylalgia produces uniquely characteristic hypoalgesia. Manual Therapy, 6 (4), 205-212. doi: 10.1054/math.2001.0411

Specific manipulative therapy treatment for chronic lateral epicondylalgia produces uniquely characteristic hypoalgesia

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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