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)

61 - 80 of 621 works

2022

Journal Article

Adolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain

O’Sullivan, Isobel C., da Costa, Nathalia Cordeiro, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Vicenzino, Bill, Crossley, Kay M., Kamper, Steven J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Menz, Hylton B., Tucker, Kylie, O’Leary, Karina T. and Collins, Natalie J. (2022). Adolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 15 (1) 37, 37. doi: 10.1186/s13047-022-00537-4

Adolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain

2022

Journal Article

Outcome measures in the management of gluteal tendinopathy: a systematic review of their measurement properties

Nasser, Anthony M, Fearon, Angela M, Grimaldi, Alison, Vicenzino, Bill, Mellor, Rebecca, Spencer, Trevor and Semciw, Adam Ivan (2022). Outcome measures in the management of gluteal tendinopathy: a systematic review of their measurement properties. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56 (15), bjsports-2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104548

Outcome measures in the management of gluteal tendinopathy: a systematic review of their measurement properties

2022

Journal Article

A comparison of plantarflexor musculotendon unit output between plyometric exercises and running

Trowell, Danielle, Fox, Aaron, Saunders, Natalie, Vicenzino, Bill and Bonacci, Jason (2022). A comparison of plantarflexor musculotendon unit output between plyometric exercises and running. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 25 (4), 334-339. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.11.037

A comparison of plantarflexor musculotendon unit output between plyometric exercises and running

2022

Journal Article

Throwing in the deep end: athletes, coaches and support staff experiences, perceptions and beliefs of upper limb injuries and training load in elite women’s water polo

King, Marguerite Helen, Costa, Nathalia, Lewis, Amy, Watson, Kate and Vicenzino, Bill (2022). Throwing in the deep end: athletes, coaches and support staff experiences, perceptions and beliefs of upper limb injuries and training load in elite women’s water polo. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 8 (1) e001214, e001214. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001214

Throwing in the deep end: athletes, coaches and support staff experiences, perceptions and beliefs of upper limb injuries and training load in elite women’s water polo

2022

Conference Publication

Transitioning from traditional running shoes to barefoot running: probability of success and predictors of failure

Collins, N., Mills, K. and Vicenzino, B. (2022). Transitioning from traditional running shoes to barefoot running: probability of success and predictors of failure. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 8 – 9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.105

Transitioning from traditional running shoes to barefoot running: probability of success and predictors of failure

2022

Journal Article

Distinct displacement of the superficial and deep fascial layers of the iliotibial band during a weight shift task in runners: an exploratory study

Besomi, Manuela, Salomoni, Sauro E., Cruz‐Montecinos, Carlos, Stecco, Carla, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2022). Distinct displacement of the superficial and deep fascial layers of the iliotibial band during a weight shift task in runners: an exploratory study. Journal of Anatomy, 240 (3), 579-588. doi: 10.1111/joa.13575

Distinct displacement of the superficial and deep fascial layers of the iliotibial band during a weight shift task in runners: an exploratory study

2022

Journal Article

Effect of concurrent strength and endurance training on run performance and biomechanics: a randomised controlled trial

Trowell, Danielle, Fox, Aaron, Saunders, Natalie, Vicenzino, Bill and Bonacci, Jason (2022). Effect of concurrent strength and endurance training on run performance and biomechanics: a randomised controlled trial. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 32 (3), 543-558. doi: 10.1111/sms.14092

Effect of concurrent strength and endurance training on run performance and biomechanics: a randomised controlled trial

2022

Journal Article

Development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET) using best available evidence and an international consensus process

Bateman, Marcus, Evans, Jonathan P., Vuvan, Viana, Jones, Val, Watts, Adam C., Phadnis, Joideep, Bisset, Leanne M. and Vicenzino, Bill (2022). Development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET) using best available evidence and an international consensus process. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56 (12), bjsports-2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105044

Development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET) using best available evidence and an international consensus process

2022

Journal Article

Comparing what the clinician draws on a digital pain map to that of persons who have greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Plinsinga, Melanie L., Boudreau, Shellie A., Coombes, Brooke K., Mellor, Rebecca, Hayes, Sandi and Vicenzino, Bill (2022). Comparing what the clinician draws on a digital pain map to that of persons who have greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 22 (3), 506-514. doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2021-0135

Comparing what the clinician draws on a digital pain map to that of persons who have greater trochanteric pain syndrome

2022

Journal Article

Symptom characteristics in office workers using standing workstations: a cross-sectional study

Smith, Michelle D., Vicenzino, Bill, Brown, Wendy J., Gilson, Nicholas, Gane, Elise M. and Johnston, Venerina (2022). Symptom characteristics in office workers using standing workstations: a cross-sectional study. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 26 (2) 100393, 100393. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2022.100393

Symptom characteristics in office workers using standing workstations: a cross-sectional study

2022

Journal Article

Implementing the 27 PRISMA 2020 Statement items for systematic reviews in the sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports science fields: the PERSiST (implementing Prisma in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science) guidance

Ardern, Clare L, Büttner, Fionn, Andrade, Renato, Weir, Adam, Ashe, Maureen C, Holden, Sinead, Impellizzeri, Franco M, Delahunt, Eamonn, Dijkstra, H Paul, Mathieson, Stephanie, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Reurink, Guus, Sherrington, Catherine, Stamatakis, Emmanuel, Vicenzino, Bill, Whittaker, Jackie L, Wright, Alexis A, Clarke, Mike, Moher, David, Page, Matthew J, Khan, Karim M and Winters, Marinus (2022). Implementing the 27 PRISMA 2020 Statement items for systematic reviews in the sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports science fields: the PERSiST (implementing Prisma in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science) guidance. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56 (4) bjsports-2021-103987, 175-195. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-103987

Implementing the 27 PRISMA 2020 Statement items for systematic reviews in the sport and exercise medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports science fields: the PERSiST (implementing Prisma in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science) guidance

2022

Book Chapter

Not a shoulder

Worsfold, Chris , Lewis, Jeremy , Meeus, Mira , Jull, Gwendolen , O’Leary, Shaun , Lynch, Greg , Rosedale, Richard , Watson, Grant , McDowell, Jillian , Bill Vicenzino and Brian Mulligan (2022). Not a shoulder. The shoulder: theory and practice. (pp. 1-5) edited by César Fernandez-de-las-Peñas and Jeremy Lewis. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Handspring Publishing.

Not a shoulder

2022

Journal Article

Hip and knee muscle torque is not impaired in the first three months of a first-time lateral ankle sprain

Khalaj, Nafiseh, Vicenzino, Bill and Smith, Michelle D. (2022). Hip and knee muscle torque is not impaired in the first three months of a first-time lateral ankle sprain. Physical Therapy in Sport, 53, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.10.010

Hip and knee muscle torque is not impaired in the first three months of a first-time lateral ankle sprain

2022

Journal Article

Developing clinical and research priorities for pain and psychological features in people with patellofemoral pain: An international consensus process with health care professionals

Vicenzino, Bill T., Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Holden, Sinead, Maclachlan, Liam, Smith, Benjamin E., de Oliveira Silva, Danilo, van Middelkoop, Marienke, Arendt, Elizabeth, Arvinen-Barrow, Monna M., Azevedo, Fabio, Barton, Christian, Bazett-Jones, David, Boudreau, Shellie, Briani, Ronaldo Valdir, Collins, Natalie Jane, Cowan, Sally, Crossley, Kay, Domenech, Julio, Dye, Scott F., Earl-Boehm, Jennifer, Esculier, Jean-Francois, Glaviano, Neal R., Kedroff, Louise, Lack, Simon, Matthews, Mark, McConnell, Jenny, O’Donovan, James, Pazzinatto, Marcella, Robertson, Clare ... Willy, Rich (2022). Developing clinical and research priorities for pain and psychological features in people with patellofemoral pain: An international consensus process with health care professionals. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 52 (1), 29-39. doi: 10.2519/JOSPT.2022.10647

Developing clinical and research priorities for pain and psychological features in people with patellofemoral pain: An international consensus process with health care professionals

2021

Other Outputs

Adolescent Perspectives on Participating in a Feasibility Trial Investigating Shoe Inserts for Patellofemoral Pain

O’Sullivan, Isobel C., Costa, Nathalia, Smith, Melinda M Franettovich, Vicenzino, Bill, Crossley, Kay M, Kamper, Steven J, Middelkoop, Marienke van, Menz, Hylton B, Tucker, Kylie, O'Leary, Karina T and Collins, Natalie J (2021). Adolescent Perspectives on Participating in a Feasibility Trial Investigating Shoe Inserts for Patellofemoral Pain. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1190307/v1

Adolescent Perspectives on Participating in a Feasibility Trial Investigating Shoe Inserts for Patellofemoral Pain

2021

Journal Article

“Taking action” to reduce pain—Has interpretation of the motor adaptation to pain been too simplistic?

Bergin, Michael, Tucker, Kylie, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). “Taking action” to reduce pain—Has interpretation of the motor adaptation to pain been too simplistic?. PloS One, 16 (12) e0260715, 1-19. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260715

“Taking action” to reduce pain—Has interpretation of the motor adaptation to pain been too simplistic?

2021

Journal Article

LOAD-intensity and time-under-tension of exercises for men who have Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): a randomised feasibility trial

Hasani, Fatmah, Haines, Terry, Munteanu, Shannon E., Schoch, Peter, Vicenzino, Bill and Malliaras, Peter (2021). LOAD-intensity and time-under-tension of exercises for men who have Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): a randomised feasibility trial. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13 (1) 57, 57. doi: 10.1186/s13102-021-00279-z

LOAD-intensity and time-under-tension of exercises for men who have Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): a randomised feasibility trial

2021

Journal Article

How do hip exercises improve pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Secondary mediation analysis of strength and psychological factors as mechanisms

Holden, Sinead, Matthews, Mark, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Kasza, Jessica, Vicenzino, Bill, FOHX Group, Claus, Andrew, Nee, Robert and Crossley, Kay M. (2021). How do hip exercises improve pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Secondary mediation analysis of strength and psychological factors as mechanisms. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 51 (12), 602-610. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10674

How do hip exercises improve pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Secondary mediation analysis of strength and psychological factors as mechanisms

2021

Journal Article

HAPPi Kneecaps! A double-blind, randomised, parallel group superiority trial investigating the effects of sHoe inserts for adolescents with patellofemoral PaIn: phase II feasibility study

O’Sullivan, Isobel C., Crossley, Kay M., Kamper, Steven J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Vicenzino, Bill, Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Menz, Hylton B., Smith, Anne J., Tucker, Kylie, O’Leary, Karina T., Costa, Nathalia and Collins, Natalie J. (2021). HAPPi Kneecaps! A double-blind, randomised, parallel group superiority trial investigating the effects of sHoe inserts for adolescents with patellofemoral PaIn: phase II feasibility study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 14 (1) 64, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s13047-021-00498-0

HAPPi Kneecaps! A double-blind, randomised, parallel group superiority trial investigating the effects of sHoe inserts for adolescents with patellofemoral PaIn: phase II feasibility study

2021

Other Outputs

Data for the research project of Interpretation of the motor adaptation to pain

Hodges, Paul, Vicenzino, Bill, Tucker, Kylie and Bergin, Michael (2021). Data for the research project of Interpretation of the motor adaptation to pain. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/3ffd63d

Data for the research project of Interpretation of the motor adaptation to pain

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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