Overview
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
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.
Works
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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
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
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
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
2020
Conference Publication
ICON 2019—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: there are nine core health-related domains for tendinopathy (CORE DOMAINS): Delphi study of healthcare professionals and patients
Vicenzino, Bill, de Vos, Robert-Jan, Alfredson, Hakan, Bahr, Roald, Cook, Jill L., Coombes, Brooke K., Fu, Siu Ngor, Gravare Silbernagel, Karin, Grimaldi, Alison, Lewis, Jeremy S., Maffulli, Nicola, Magnusson, S. P., Malliaras, Peter, Mc Auliffe, Sean, Oei, Edwin H. G., Purdam, Craig, Rees, Jonathan D., Rio, Ebonie Kendra, Scott, Alex, Speed, Cathy, Akker-Scheek, Inge van den, Weir, Adam, Wolf, Jennifer Moriatis and Zwerver, Johannes (2020). ICON 2019—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: there are nine core health-related domains for tendinopathy (CORE DOMAINS): Delphi study of healthcare professionals and patients. Sport Medicine Australia's Annual Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 14-17 October 2020. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100894
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
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
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
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
2020
Journal Article
ICON 2019: International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium consensus: clinical terminology
Scott, Alex, Squier, Kipling, Alfredson, Hakan, Bahr, Roald, Cook, Jill L., Coombes, Brooke, de Vos, Robert-Jan, Fu, Siu Ngor, Grimaldi, Alison, Lewis, Jeremy S., Maffulli, Nicola, Magnusson, S. P., Malliaras, Peter, Mc Auliffe, Sean, Oei, Edwin H. G., Purdam, Craig Robert, Rees, Jonathan D., Rio, Ebonie Kendra, Gravare Silbernagel, Karin, Speed, Cathy, Weir, Adam, Wolf, Jennifer Moriatis, Akker-Scheek, Inge van den, Vicenzino, Bill T. and Zwerver, Johannes (2020). ICON 2019: International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium consensus: clinical terminology. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (5), 1-3. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100885
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
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
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
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
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
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
2019
Journal Article
Elephant in the room: how much pain is ok? If physiotherapy exercise RCTs do not report it, we will never answer the question
Smith, Benjamin E., Riel, Henrik, Vicenzino, Bill and Littlewood, Chris (2019). Elephant in the room: how much pain is ok? If physiotherapy exercise RCTs do not report it, we will never answer the question. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (14), bjsports-2019. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101289
2019
Journal Article
Exploring the characteristics and preferences for online support groups: mixed method study
Plinsinga, Melanie Louise, Besomi, Manuela, Maclachlan, Liam, Melo, Luciano, Robbins, Sarah, Lawford, Belinda J, Teo, Pek Ling, Mills, Kathryn, Setchell, Jenny, Egerton, Thorlene, Eyles, Jillian, Hall, Leanne, Mellor, Rebecca, Hunter, David J, Hodges, Paul, Vicenzino, Bill and Bennell, Kim (2019). Exploring the characteristics and preferences for online support groups: mixed method study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21 (12) e15987, e15987. doi: 10.2196/15987
2019
Journal Article
How much does the talocrural joint contribute to ankle dorsiflexion range of motion during the weight-bearing lunge test? A cross-sectional radiographic validity study
Smith, Michelle D., Lee, Daniel, Russell, Trevor, Matthews, Mark, Macdonald, David and Vicenzino, Bill (2019). How much does the talocrural joint contribute to ankle dorsiflexion range of motion during the weight-bearing lunge test? A cross-sectional radiographic validity study. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 49 (12), 934-941. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8697
2019
Other Outputs
Outcome measures used in the evaluation of gluteal tendinopathy: a scoping review protocol
Fearon, Angela, Grimaldi, Alison, Vicenzino, Bill, Mellor, Rebecca, Fitzpatrick, Jane and Ladurner, Andreas (2019). Outcome measures used in the evaluation of gluteal tendinopathy: a scoping review protocol. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland Australia.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
. Understanding the impairments and management of Osgood Schlatter Disease in adolescent athletes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Natalie Collins, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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Doctor Philosophy
Targeted effective treatments for adolescent kneecap pain: ACTIVE KNEECAPs!
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith, Associate Professor Natalie Collins
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Doctor Philosophy
Bionic Sensory Insole Technology for Optimising Sport Performance and Injury Prevention in Netball
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wolbert van den Hoorn, Associate Professor Anna Hatton
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Doctor Philosophy
Establishing a core outcome set for adolescent kneecap pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith, Associate Professor Natalie Collins
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Doctor Philosophy
Moving towards the development of criteria to clear patients to return to sport from the most prevalent lower extremity tendinopathies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Viana Vuvan, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Imagining the human hand: Motor imagery, mental rotation and mirror visual feedback
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Lateral elbow tendinopathy: towards a better understanding of its multifactorial nature and the role of isometric exercise
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Advancing understanding of the multifactorial nature of greater trochanteric pain syndrome and the efficacy of self-management.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Brooke Coombes
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2019
Master Philosophy
Education, night splinting and exercise versus usual care on recovery and conversion to surgery for people awaiting carpal tunnel surgery: a randomised controlled trial.
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The psychological features and somatosensory characteristics of patellofemoral pain
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Natalie Collins
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Towards an understanding of motor system impairments in individuals with unilateral lateral epicondylalgia
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Towards a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying lateral epicondylalgia and its management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Corticosteroid injections and physiotherapy for lateral epicondylalgia: Clinical efficacy and prognostic factors.
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Neuromuscular control and performance during the triathlon cycle-run transition
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological mechanisms and clinical efficacy of comfortable in-shoe foot orthoses in the short-term treatment of anterior knee pain
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
SENSORIMOTOR AND FUNCTIONAL DEFICITS FOLLOWING ACUTE LATERAL ANKLE SPRAINS
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Anti-pronation tape: Initial effects on neuromotor control of gait, foot posture and foot mobility and the influence of continual use
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Physiotherapy Intervention for Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL OF THE LEG DURING CYCLING AND RUNNING IN TRIATHLETES
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF CRANIO-CERVICAL FLEXOR MUSCLE PERFORMANCE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
AN INVESTIGATION OF A NEURO-BIOLOGICAL MECHANISM OF A MOBILISATION-WITH-MOVEMENT TREATMENT
Principal Advisor
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Wearable Sensor Informed Movement Monitoring in Elite Women's Water Polo
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nathalia Costa, Dr Raimundo Sanchez, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Adolescents with patellofemoral pain: characteristics, preferences and footwear interventions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nathalia Costa, Dr Melinda Smith, Associate Professor Natalie Collins
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis: An international consensus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Towards the investigation of the tensor fascia lata muscle and iliotibial band function in runners: The relevance of the why and the how
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Foot orthoses versus hip exercises and the effect of greater foot mobility in the management of patellofemoral pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Claus
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the clinical presentation of tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Biomechanical and muscular characteristics of the lower limb in lateral ankle sprain injuries and chronic ankle instability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Physical and Psychological Impairments and Associated Disability Characterising Individuals with Ankle symptoms and Osteoarthritis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Movement variability and pain: Searching for a solution
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kylie Tucker
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Natalie Collins
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome and its non-surgical management.
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Whiplash-associated disorders: a cross-cultural comparison between Australia and Singapore
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michele Sterling
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Foot Pain and Function in Adults with Hallux Valgus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The value of neurodynamic techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve-related neck and upper limb pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
MOTOR UNIT SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN THE VASTI MUSCLES: PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PLASTICITY
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PAIN, DISABILITY, AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT IN WHIPLASH ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
OPIOID AND NON-OPIOID ANALGESIA FOLLOWING SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Jull
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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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