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)

161 - 180 of 621 works

2019

Conference Publication

Do comfort perception and plantar foot sensitivity change in response to longitudinal exposure to minimal shoe and barefoot running?

Mills, Kathryn Ann Grace, Vicenzino, Bill Guglielmo and Collins, Natalie J. (2019). Do comfort perception and plantar foot sensitivity change in response to longitudinal exposure to minimal shoe and barefoot running?. Fourteenth Footwear Biomechanics Symposium, Kananaskis, Canada, 28-30 July 2019. Abingdon, United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/19424280.2019.1606105

Do comfort perception and plantar foot sensitivity change in response to longitudinal exposure to minimal shoe and barefoot running?

2019

Journal Article

MyBackPain - evaluation of an innovative consumer-focused website for low back pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Hall, Leanne M., Ferreira, Manuela, Setchell, Jenny, French, Simon, Kasza, Jessica, Bennell, Kim L., Hunter, David, Vicenzino, Bill, Dickson, Chris and Hodges, Paul (2019). MyBackPain - evaluation of an innovative consumer-focused website for low back pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9 (5) e027516, e027516. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027516

MyBackPain - evaluation of an innovative consumer-focused website for low back pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2019

Journal Article

Isometric exercise for acute pain relief: is it relevant in tendinopathy management?

Gravare Silbernagel, Karin, Vicenzino, Bill T., Rathleff, Michael Skovdal and Thorborg, Kristian (2019). Isometric exercise for acute pain relief: is it relevant in tendinopathy management?. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53 (21), 1330-1331. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100591

Isometric exercise for acute pain relief: is it relevant in tendinopathy management?

2019

Journal Article

Criteria-based return to sport decision-making following lateral ankle sprain injury: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

Tassignon, Bruno, Verschueren, Jo, Delahunt, Eamonn, Smith, Michelle, Vicenzino, Bill, Verhagen, Evert and Meeusen, Romain (2019). Criteria-based return to sport decision-making following lateral ankle sprain injury: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Sports Medicine, 49 (4), 601-619. doi: 10.1007/s40279-019-01071-3

Criteria-based return to sport decision-making following lateral ankle sprain injury: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

2019

Journal Article

Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial

Johnston, Venerina, Gane, Elise M., Brown, Wendy, Vicenzino, Bill, Healy, Genevieve N., Gilson, Nicholas and Smith, Michelle D. (2019). Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial. Applied Ergonomics, 76, 82-89. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.12.006

Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial

2019

Journal Article

The effect of altered stride length on iliocapsularis and pericapsular muscles of the anterior hip: an electromyography investigation during asymptomatic gait

Lawrenson, Peter, Hodges, Paul, Crossley, Kay, Vicenzino, Bill, McGorm, Marnie and Semciw, Adam (2019). The effect of altered stride length on iliocapsularis and pericapsular muscles of the anterior hip: an electromyography investigation during asymptomatic gait. Gait and Posture, 71, 26-31. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.04.003

The effect of altered stride length on iliocapsularis and pericapsular muscles of the anterior hip: an electromyography investigation during asymptomatic gait

2019

Journal Article

The FOOTPATH study: protocol for a multicentre, participant- and assessor-blind, parallel group randomised clinical trial of foot orthoses for patellofemoral osteoarthritis

Collins, Natalie J, Tan, Jade M, Menz, Hylton B, Russell, Trevor G, Smith, Anne J, Vicenzino, Bill, Munteanu, Shannon E, Hinman, Rana S, Haines, Terry P, Hart, Harvi F, Patterson, Brooke E, Cleary, Gearoid, Donnar, Joel W, Maclachlan, Liam R and Crossley, Kay M (2019). The FOOTPATH study: protocol for a multicentre, participant- and assessor-blind, parallel group randomised clinical trial of foot orthoses for patellofemoral osteoarthritis. BMJ Open, 9 (4) e025315, e025315. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025315

The FOOTPATH study: protocol for a multicentre, participant- and assessor-blind, parallel group randomised clinical trial of foot orthoses for patellofemoral osteoarthritis

2019

Journal Article

Neuromotor control during stair ambulation in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis compared to asymptomatic controls

Wyndow, Narelle, Crossley, Kay M., Stafford, Ryan, Vicenzino, Bill, Collins, Natalie J. and Tucker, Kylie (2019). Neuromotor control during stair ambulation in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis compared to asymptomatic controls. Gait and Posture, 71, 92-97. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.03.029

Neuromotor control during stair ambulation in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis compared to asymptomatic controls

2019

Journal Article

A definition of flare in low back pain (LBP): A multiphase process involving perspectives of individuals with LBP and expert consensus

Costa, Nathalia, Ferreira, Manuela L., Setchell, Jenny, Makovey, Joanna, Dekroo, Tanya, Downie, Aron, Diwan, Ashish, Koes, Bart, Natvig, Bard, Vicenzino, Bill, Hunter, David, Roseen, Eric, Rasmussen-Barr, Eva, Guillemin, Francis, Hartvigsen, Jan, Bennell, Kim, Costa, Leonardo, Macedo, Luciana, Pinheiro, Marina, Underwood, Martin, Van Tulder, Mauritus, Johansson, Melker, Enthoven, Paul, Kent, Peter, O'Sullivan, Peter, Suri, Pradeep, Genevay, Stephane and Hodges, Paul W. (2019). A definition of flare in low back pain (LBP): A multiphase process involving perspectives of individuals with LBP and expert consensus. The Journal of Pain, 20 (11), 1267-1275. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.03.009

A definition of flare in low back pain (LBP): A multiphase process involving perspectives of individuals with LBP and expert consensus

2019

Journal Article

A randomised pilot equivalence trial to evaluate diamagnetically enhanced transdermal delivery of key ground substance components in comparison to an established transdermal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory formulation in males with prior knee injury

Vicenzino, Bill, Lawrenson, Peter, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Stephenson, Aiofe, Heales, Luke, Benson, Heather A.E. and Wright, Anthony (2019). A randomised pilot equivalence trial to evaluate diamagnetically enhanced transdermal delivery of key ground substance components in comparison to an established transdermal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory formulation in males with prior knee injury. PLoS ONE, 14 (2) e0211999, e0211999. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0211999

A randomised pilot equivalence trial to evaluate diamagnetically enhanced transdermal delivery of key ground substance components in comparison to an established transdermal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory formulation in males with prior knee injury

2019

Journal Article

Muscle size and composition in people with articular hip pathology: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Lawrenson, P. R., Crossley, K. M., Vicenzino, B. T., Hodges, P. W., James, G., Croft, K. J., King, M. G. and Semciw, A. I. (2019). Muscle size and composition in people with articular hip pathology: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 27 (2), 181-195. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.10.008

Muscle size and composition in people with articular hip pathology: a systematic review with meta-analysis

2019

Journal Article

Heavy-slow resistance training in addition to an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a feasibility study

Riel, Henrik, Olesen, Jens Lykkegaard, Jensen, Martin Bach, Vicenzino, Bill and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2019). Heavy-slow resistance training in addition to an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5 (1) 0489-3, 105. doi: 10.1186/s40814-019-0489-3

Heavy-slow resistance training in addition to an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a feasibility study

2019

Book Chapter

Targeting treatment distally at the foot for bilateral persistent patellofemoral pain in a 23-year-old: A new answer to an old problem?

Matthews, Mark, Vicenzino, Bill and Rivett, Darren A. (2019). Targeting treatment distally at the foot for bilateral persistent patellofemoral pain in a 23-year-old: A new answer to an old problem?. Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice. (pp. 164-178) London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-5976-6.00015-2

Targeting treatment distally at the foot for bilateral persistent patellofemoral pain in a 23-year-old: A new answer to an old problem?

2019

Book Chapter

The Foot and Ankle

Franettovich Smith, M.M., Vicenzino, B. and McPoil, T.G. (2019). The Foot and Ankle. Motorisk kontroll och inlärning Med inriktning på muskuloskeletal rehabilitering. (pp. 1-1) edited by Röijezon U. Lund, Sweden: Studentlitteratur.

The Foot and Ankle

2019

Journal Article

International ankle consortium rehabilitation-oriented assessment

Delahunt, Eamonn, Bleakley, Chris M, Bossard, Daniela S, Caulfield, Brian M, Docherty, Carrie L, Doherty, Cailbhe, Fourchet, Francois, Fong, Daniel T P, Hertel, Jay, Hiller, Claire E, Kaminski, Thomas W, McKeon, Patrick O, Refshauge, Kathryn M, Remus, Alexandria, Verhagen, Evert A, Vicenzino, Bill T, Wikstrom, Erik A and Gribble, Phillip A (2019). International ankle consortium rehabilitation-oriented assessment. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53 (19), bjsports-2018. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099935

International ankle consortium rehabilitation-oriented assessment

2019

Conference Publication

Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests to diagnose ultrasound-confirmed tibialis posterior tendinopathy in patients presenting with medial foot/ankle pain

Ross, M., Smith, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests to diagnose ultrasound-confirmed tibialis posterior tendinopathy in patients presenting with medial foot/ankle pain. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Novotel Twin Waters, 23-26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.181

Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests to diagnose ultrasound-confirmed tibialis posterior tendinopathy in patients presenting with medial foot/ankle pain

2019

Journal Article

Self-dosed and pre-determined progressive heavy-slow resistance training have similar effects in people with plantar fasciopathy: a randomised trial

Riel, Henrik, Jensen, Martin Bach, Olesen, Jens Lykkegaard, Vicenzino, Bill and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2019). Self-dosed and pre-determined progressive heavy-slow resistance training have similar effects in people with plantar fasciopathy: a randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 65 (3), 144-151. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2019.05.011

Self-dosed and pre-determined progressive heavy-slow resistance training have similar effects in people with plantar fasciopathy: a randomised trial

2019

Conference Publication

Foot orthoses and footwear in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a pilot randomised trial

Wyndow, N., Crossley, K. M., Vicenzino, B., Tucker, K. and Collins, N. J. (2019). Foot orthoses and footwear in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a pilot randomised trial. OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis, Toronto, Canada, 2-5 May 2019. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.541

Foot orthoses and footwear in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a pilot randomised trial

2019

Conference Publication

The design, user characteristics and efficacy of online support groups for arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review

Mills, K. A., Maclachlan, L. R., Lawford, B., Besomi, M., Egerton, T., Eyles, J., Hall, L. M., Melo, L., Mellor, R., Plisinga, M. L., Robbins, S. R., Setchell, J., Hunter, D. J., Vicenzino, B. and Bennell, K. L. (2019). The design, user characteristics and efficacy of online support groups for arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis - Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis, Toronto, Canada, 2-5 May, 2019. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.488

The design, user characteristics and efficacy of online support groups for arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review

2019

Conference Publication

The multimodal nature of persistent greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Plinsinga, M., Coombes, B., Mellor, R. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). The multimodal nature of persistent greater trochanteric pain syndrome. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Maroochydore, QLD Australia, 23 – 26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.179

The multimodal nature of persistent greater trochanteric pain syndrome

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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