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)

121 - 140 of 621 works

2020

Journal Article

Comparative effectiveness of treatments for patellofemoral pain: a living systematic review with network meta-analysis

Winters, Marinus, Holden, Sinéad, Lura, Carolina Bryne, Welton, Nicky J., Caldwell, Deborah M., Vicenzino, Bill T., Weir, Adam and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2020). Comparative effectiveness of treatments for patellofemoral pain: a living systematic review with network meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55 (7), 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102819

Comparative effectiveness of treatments for patellofemoral pain: a living systematic review with network meta-analysis

2020

Journal Article

Patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis: a multisite prospective longitudinal study in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service

O'Leary, Shaun, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Swete Kelly, Patrick, Elwell, Bula, McLoughlin, Ian, O'Sullivan, Will, Phillips, Ben, Wake, Anneke, Ralph, Andrew, O'Gorman, Helen, Jang, Ellen, Groves, Karen, Hislop, Andrew, Lee, Darryl, Garsden, Linda, Conroy, Michael, Wickins, Daniel, Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Cottrell, Michelle, Khan, Asaduzzaman and McPhail, Steven (2020). Patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis: a multisite prospective longitudinal study in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service. BMJ Open, 10 (10) e037070, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037070

Patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis: a multisite prospective longitudinal study in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service

2020

Journal Article

Pericapsular hip muscle activity in people with and without femoroacetabular impingement. A comparison in dynamic tasks

Lawrenson, Peter R., Vicenzino, Bill T., Hodges, Paul W., Crossley, Kay M., Heerey, Joshua J. and Semciw, Adam I. (2020). Pericapsular hip muscle activity in people with and without femoroacetabular impingement. A comparison in dynamic tasks. Physical Therapy in Sport, 45, 135-144. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.06.004

Pericapsular hip muscle activity in people with and without femoroacetabular impingement. A comparison in dynamic tasks

2020

Journal Article

HAPPi Kneecaps! Protocol for a participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised, parallel group feasibility trial of foot orthoses for adolescents with patellofemoral pain

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. and Collins, Natalie J. (2020). HAPPi Kneecaps! Protocol for a participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised, parallel group feasibility trial of foot orthoses for adolescents with patellofemoral pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13 (1) 50, 50. doi: 10.1186/s13047-020-00417-9

HAPPi Kneecaps! Protocol for a participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised, parallel group feasibility trial of foot orthoses for adolescents with patellofemoral pain

2020

Journal Article

Efficacy of different load intensity and time-under-tension calf loading protocols for Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): protocol for a randomised pilot study

Hasani, Fatmah, Haines, Terry P., Munteanu, Shannon E., Vicenzino, Bill and Malliaras, Peter (2020). Efficacy of different load intensity and time-under-tension calf loading protocols for Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): protocol for a randomised pilot study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6 (1) 99, 99. doi: 10.1186/s40814-020-00639-5

Efficacy of different load intensity and time-under-tension calf loading protocols for Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): protocol for a randomised pilot study

2020

Journal Article

Footwear and cadence affect gait variability in runners with patellofemoral pain

Bonacci, Jason, Fox, Aaron, Hall, Michelle, Fuller, Joel T. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Footwear and cadence affect gait variability in runners with patellofemoral pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52 (6), 1354-1360. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002267

Footwear and cadence affect gait variability in runners with patellofemoral pain

2020

Journal Article

Foot exercise plus education versus wait and see for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET trial): A protocol for a feasibility study

Franettovich Smith, Melinda M., Collins, Natalie J., Mellor, Rebecca, Grimaldi, Alison, Elliott, James, Hoggarth, Mark, Weber Ii, Kenneth A. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Foot exercise plus education versus wait and see for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET trial): A protocol for a feasibility study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13 (1) 20, 20. doi: 10.1186/s13047-020-00384-1

Foot exercise plus education versus wait and see for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET trial): A protocol for a feasibility study

2020

Journal Article

Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomised trial

Lewis, Karina J., Coppieters, Michel W., Ross, Leo, Hughes, Ian, Vicenzino, Bill and Schmid, Annina B (2020). Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 66 (2), 97-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.007

Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomised trial

2020

Journal Article

Adding mobilisation with movement to exercise and advice hastens the improvement in range, pain and function after non-operative cast immobilisation for distal radius fracture: a multicentre, randomised trial

Reid, Susan A., Andersen, Josef M. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Adding mobilisation with movement to exercise and advice hastens the improvement in range, pain and function after non-operative cast immobilisation for distal radius fracture: a multicentre, randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 66 (2), 105-112. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.010

Adding mobilisation with movement to exercise and advice hastens the improvement in range, pain and function after non-operative cast immobilisation for distal radius fracture: a multicentre, randomised trial

2020

Journal Article

Design, effectiveness and implementation of peer-to-peer online support groups for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review

Maclachlan, Liam Robert, Mills, Kathryn, Lawford, Belinda, Egerton, Thorlene, Setchell, Jenny, Hall, Leanne M., Plinsinga, Melanie, Besomi, Manuela, Teo, Samantha, Eyles, Jillian P., Mellor, Rebecca, Hodges, Paul W., Hunter, David J., Vicenzino, Bill and Bennell, Kim L. (2020). Design, effectiveness and implementation of peer-to-peer online support groups for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22 (4) e15822, e15822. doi: 10.2196/15822

Design, effectiveness and implementation of peer-to-peer online support groups for people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review

2020

Journal Article

Individuals with persistent greater trochanteric pain syndrome exhibit impaired pain modulation, as well as poorer physical and psychological health, compared with pain-free individuals: a cross-sectional study

Plinsinga, Melanie Louise, Coombes, Brooke Kaye, Mellor, Rebecca and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Individuals with persistent greater trochanteric pain syndrome exhibit impaired pain modulation, as well as poorer physical and psychological health, compared with pain-free individuals: a cross-sectional study. Pain Medicine, 21 (11), 2964-2974. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa047

Individuals with persistent greater trochanteric pain syndrome exhibit impaired pain modulation, as well as poorer physical and psychological health, compared with pain-free individuals: a cross-sectional study

2020

Journal Article

Psychological and pain profiles in persons with patellofemoral pain as the primary symptom

Maclachlan, Liam R., Collins, Natalie J., Hodges, Paul W. and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). Psychological and pain profiles in persons with patellofemoral pain as the primary symptom. European Journal of Pain, 24 (6), 1182-1196. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1563

Psychological and pain profiles in persons with patellofemoral pain as the primary symptom

2020

Journal Article

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, McPoil, Tom, Nee, Robert, Crossley, Kay, Kasza, Jessica and Vicenzino, Bill (2020). 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, 54 (23), 1416-1422. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100935

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

2020

Journal Article

Psychological and pain sensitization characteristics are associated with patellofemoral osteoarthritis symptoms: the multicenter osteoarthritis study

Collins, Natalie J., Neogi, Tuhina, Vicenzino, Bill, Guermazi, Ali, Roemer, Frank W., Lewis, Cora E., Torner, James C., Nevitt, Michael C. and Stefanik, Joshua J. (2020). Psychological and pain sensitization characteristics are associated with patellofemoral osteoarthritis symptoms: the multicenter osteoarthritis study. The Journal of Rheumatology, 47 (11), jrheum.190981-1703. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.190981

Psychological and pain sensitization characteristics are associated with patellofemoral osteoarthritis symptoms: the multicenter osteoarthritis study

2020

Journal Article

Unsupervised isometric exercise versus wait-and-see for lateral elbow tendinopathy

Vuvan, Viana, Vicenzino, Bill, Mellor, Rebecca, Heales, Luke James and Coombes, Brooke Kaye (2020). Unsupervised isometric exercise versus wait-and-see for lateral elbow tendinopathy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52 (2), 287-295. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002128

Unsupervised isometric exercise versus wait-and-see for lateral elbow tendinopathy

2020

Journal Article

Is chronic ankle instability associated with impaired muscle strength? Ankle, knee and hip muscle strength in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Khalaj, Nafiseh, Vicenzino, Bill, Heales, Luke James and Smith, Michelle D (2020). Is chronic ankle instability associated with impaired muscle strength? Ankle, knee and hip muscle strength in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (14), bjsports-2018. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-100070

Is chronic ankle instability associated with impaired muscle strength? Ankle, knee and hip muscle strength in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a systematic review with meta-analysis

2020

Journal Article

Tensor fascia latae muscle structure and activation in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Besomi, Manuela, Maclachlan, Liam, Mellor, Rebecca, Vicenzino, Bill and Hodges, Paul W. (2020). Tensor fascia latae muscle structure and activation in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 50 (5), 965-985. doi: 10.1007/s40279-019-01251-1

Tensor fascia latae muscle structure and activation in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020

Journal Article

Corticosteroid injection plus exercise versus exercise, beyond advice and a heel cup for patients with plantar fasciopathy: Protocol for a randomised clinical superiority trial (the FIX-Heel trial)

Riel, Henrik, Vicenzino, Bill, Olesen, Jens Lykkegaard, Jensen, Martin Bach, Ehlers, Lars Holger and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2020). Corticosteroid injection plus exercise versus exercise, beyond advice and a heel cup for patients with plantar fasciopathy: Protocol for a randomised clinical superiority trial (the FIX-Heel trial). Trials, 21 (1) 5, 5. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3977-0

Corticosteroid injection plus exercise versus exercise, beyond advice and a heel cup for patients with plantar fasciopathy: Protocol for a randomised clinical superiority trial (the FIX-Heel trial)

2020

Conference Publication

Radiographic, physical and self-report measures that characterize ankle osteoarthritis

Smith, M. D., Mahrouqi, M., MacDonald, D. and Vicenzino, B. (2020). Radiographic, physical and self-report measures that characterize ankle osteoarthritis. OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis, Vienna, Austria, 30 April - 3 May 2020. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.02.624

Radiographic, physical and self-report measures that characterize ankle osteoarthritis

2020

Journal Article

Effect of strength training on biomechanical and neuromuscular variables in distance runners: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Trowell, Danielle, Vicenzino, Bill, Saunders, Natalie, Fox, Aaron and Bonacci, Jason (2020). Effect of strength training on biomechanical and neuromuscular variables in distance runners: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 50 (1), 133-150. doi: 10.1007/s40279-019-01184-9

Effect of strength training on biomechanical and neuromuscular variables in distance runners: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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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