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)

101 - 120 of 621 works

2021

Journal Article

Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET)

Bateman, Marcus, Evans, Jonathan P., Vuvan, Viana, Jones, Val, Watts, Adam C., Phadnis, Joideep, Bisset, Leanne and Vicenzino, Bill (2021). Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET). Trials, 22 (1) 339, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05291-9

Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET)

2021

Journal Article

Influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the iliotibial band

Besomi, Manuela, Nava, Guilherme Thomaz de Aquino, van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Hug, François, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2021). Influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the iliotibial band. Journal of Biomechanics, 120 110346, 110346. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110346

Influence of transducer orientation on shear wave velocity measurements of the iliotibial band

2021

Journal Article

Clinical tests of tibialis posterior tendinopathy: are they reliable and how well are they reflected in structural changes on imaging?

Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle D., Mellor, Rebecca, Durbridge, Gail and Vicenzino, Bill (2021). Clinical tests of tibialis posterior tendinopathy: are they reliable and how well are they reflected in structural changes on imaging?. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 51 (5), 253-260. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.9707

Clinical tests of tibialis posterior tendinopathy: are they reliable and how well are they reflected in structural changes on imaging?

2021

Journal Article

Contralateral mechanical hyperalgesia and altered pain modulation in men who have unilateral insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study

Vallance, Patrick, Crowley, Liam, Vicenzino, Bill and Malliaras, Peter (2021). Contralateral mechanical hyperalgesia and altered pain modulation in men who have unilateral insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 52 102353, 102353. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102353

Contralateral mechanical hyperalgesia and altered pain modulation in men who have unilateral insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study

2021

Journal Article

Perspectives and experiences of people who were randomly assigned to wait-and-see approach in a gluteal tendinopathy trial: a qualitative follow-up study

Plinsinga, Melanie Louise, Mellor, Rebecca, Setchell, Jenny, Ford, Kelsie, Lynch, Leonard, Melrose, Joshua, Polansky, Clare and Vicenzino, Bill (2021). Perspectives and experiences of people who were randomly assigned to wait-and-see approach in a gluteal tendinopathy trial: a qualitative follow-up study. BMJ Open, 11 (4) 044934, e044934. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044934

Perspectives and experiences of people who were randomly assigned to wait-and-see approach in a gluteal tendinopathy trial: a qualitative follow-up study

2021

Journal Article

Efficacy of a combination of conservative therapies vs an education comparator on clinical outcomes in thumb base osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial

Deveza, Leticia A., Robbins, Sarah R., Duong, Vicky, Bennell, Kim L., Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W., Wajon, Anne, Jongs, Ray, Riordan, Edward A., Fu, Kai, Oo, Win Min, O'Connell, Rachel L., Eyles, Jillian P. and Hunter, David J. (2021). Efficacy of a combination of conservative therapies vs an education comparator on clinical outcomes in thumb base osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine, 181 (4), 429-438. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.7101

Efficacy of a combination of conservative therapies vs an education comparator on clinical outcomes in thumb base osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial

2021

Journal Article

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy: a systematic review of interventions

Nasser, Anthony Michael, Vicenzino, Bill, Grimaldi, Alison, Anderson, Jay and Semciw, Adam Ivan (2021). Proximal hamstring tendinopathy: a systematic review of interventions. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 16 (2), 288-305. doi: 10.26603/001c.21250

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy: a systematic review of interventions

2021

Journal Article

Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values

Morrissey, Dylan, Cotchett, Matthew, Said J'Bari, Ahmed, Prior, Trevor, Griffiths, Ian B., Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Gulle, Halime, Vicenzino, Bill and Barton, Christian J. (2021). Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55 (19), bjsports-2019. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101970

Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values

2021

Journal Article

Infographic. Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial

Matthews, Mark, Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Claus, Andrew Philip, McPoil, Tom, Nee, Robert, Crossley, Kay M, Kasza, Jessica and Vicenzino, Bill T. (2021). Infographic. Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55 (5), 281-282. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103081

Infographic. Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial

2021

Journal Article

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy; expert physiotherapists’ perspectives on diagnosis, management and prevention

Nasser, Anthony M., Pizzari, Tania, Grimaldi, Alison, Vicenzino, Bill, Rio, Ebonie and Semciw, Adam Ivan (2021). Proximal hamstring tendinopathy; expert physiotherapists’ perspectives on diagnosis, management and prevention. Physical Therapy in Sport, 48, 67-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.12.008

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy; expert physiotherapists’ perspectives on diagnosis, management and prevention

2021

Journal Article

Hip and knee muscle torque and its relationship with dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability, copers and controls

Khalaj, Nafiseh, Vicenzino, Bill and Smith, Michelle D. (2021). Hip and knee muscle torque and its relationship with dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability, copers and controls. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24 (7), 647-652. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.01.009

Hip and knee muscle torque and its relationship with dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability, copers and controls

2021

Journal Article

New insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra-high-field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging

Smith, Melinda M. Franettovich, Elliott, James M., Al-Najjar, Aiman, Weber, Kenneth A., Hoggarth, Mark A., Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W. and Collins, Natalie J. (2021). New insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra-high-field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 97, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03926-7

New insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra-high-field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging

2021

Journal Article

An evidence-based evaluation of mobile health apps for the management of individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy using a systematic review framework

Heales, Luke J., Randall, Samantha, Vicenzino, Bill, Coombes, Brooke K. and Obst, Steven (2021). An evidence-based evaluation of mobile health apps for the management of individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy using a systematic review framework. Physical Therapy Reviews, 26 (4), 243-253. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1885584

An evidence-based evaluation of mobile health apps for the management of individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy using a systematic review framework

2020

Journal Article

Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons agree on the decision for carpal tunnel surgery

Lewis, Karina J., Coppieters, Michel W., Vicenzino, Bill, Hughes, Ian, Ross, Leo and Schmid, Annina B. (2020). Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons agree on the decision for carpal tunnel surgery. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 11 (7), 1001-1008. doi: 10.34172/ijhpm.2020.227

Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons agree on the decision for carpal tunnel surgery

2020

Journal Article

Effect of exercise on pain processing and motor output in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hall, Michelle, Dobson, Fiona, Plinsinga, Melanie, Mailloux, Catherine, Starkey, Scott, Smits, Esther, Hodges, Paul, Vicenzino, Bill, Schabrun, Siobhan M. and Masse-Alarie, Hugo (2020). Effect of exercise on pain processing and motor output in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 28 (12), 1501-1513. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.07.009

Effect of exercise on pain processing and motor output in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020

Journal Article

A multisite longitudinal evaluation of patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of low back pain in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service

O’Leary, Shaun, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Swete Kelly, Patrick, Lee, Darryl, Garsden, Linda, Tweedy, Rebecca, Phillips, Ben, O’Sullivan, Will, Wake, Anneke, Smith, Alison, Pahor, Sheryl, Pearce, Luen, McLean, Rod, Thompson, David, Williams, Erica, Nolan, Damien, Anning, Jody, Seels, Ian, Wickins, Daniel, Marks, Darryn, Diplock, Brendan, Parravicini, Vicki, Parnwell, Linda, Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Cottrell, Michelle, Khan, Asaduzzaman and McPhail, Steven (2020). A multisite longitudinal evaluation of patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of low back pain in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21 (1) 807, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03839-5

A multisite longitudinal evaluation of patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of low back pain in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service

2020

Journal Article

Disability, Physical Impairments, and Poor Quality of Life, Rather Than Radiographic Changes, Are Related to Symptoms in Individuals With Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Laboratory Study

Al-Mahrouqi, Munira M., Vicenzino, Bill, Macdonald, David A. and Smith, Michelle D. (2020). Disability, Physical Impairments, and Poor Quality of Life, Rather Than Radiographic Changes, Are Related to Symptoms in Individuals With Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Laboratory Study. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 50 (12), 711-722. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.9376

Disability, Physical Impairments, and Poor Quality of Life, Rather Than Radiographic Changes, Are Related to Symptoms in Individuals With Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Laboratory Study

2020

Journal Article

Response profile of fibular repositioning tape on ankle osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, perceived stability and confidence in chronic ankle instability

Smith, Michelle D., Vitharana, Thilina N., Wallis, Gena M. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Response profile of fibular repositioning tape on ankle osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, perceived stability and confidence in chronic ankle instability. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 50 102272, 102272. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102272

Response profile of fibular repositioning tape on ankle osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, perceived stability and confidence in chronic ankle instability

2020

Journal Article

Effect of gait retraining on segment coordination and joint variability in individuals with patellofemoral pain

Bonacci, Jason, Fox, Aaron, Hall, Michelle, Fuller, Joel T. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Effect of gait retraining on segment coordination and joint variability in individuals with patellofemoral pain. Clinical Biomechanics, 80 105179, 105179. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105179

Effect of gait retraining on segment coordination and joint variability in individuals with patellofemoral pain

2020

Journal Article

Quality of life, function and disability in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional online survey

Al Mahrouqi, M. M., MacDonald, D. A., Vicenzino, B. and Smith, M. D. (2020). Quality of life, function and disability in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional online survey. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13 (1) 67, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s13047-020-00432-w

Quality of life, function and disability in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional online survey

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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