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
Media expert

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

623 works between 1993 and 2025
All (623) Journal Article (433) Book Chapter (34) Conference Publication (147) Book (2) Other Outputs (7)

181 - 200 of 623 works

2019

Conference Publication

Hip extension deficits and psychosocial features in tibialis posterior tendinopathy: a cross sectional study

Ross, M., Smith, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Hip extension deficits and psychosocial features in tibialis posterior tendinopathy: a cross sectional study. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Novotel Twin Waters, 23-26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.182

Hip extension deficits and psychosocial features in tibialis posterior tendinopathy: a cross sectional study

2019

Conference Publication

Development and evaluation of online education for greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Protocol for a randomized control trial

Plinsinga, M., Mellor, R., Grimaldi, A., Coombes, B. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Development and evaluation of online education for greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Protocol for a randomized control trial. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Maroochydore, QLD Australia, 23-26 October 2019. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.133

Development and evaluation of online education for greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Protocol for a randomized control trial

2019

Conference Publication

Simple advice as a treatment option for GTPS: what does the patient think?

Plinsinga, M., Mellor, R., Ford, K., Lynch, L., Polansky, C., Setchell, J. and Vicenzino, B. (2019). Simple advice as a treatment option for GTPS: what does the patient think?. 2019 ASICS SMA Conference, Maroochydore, QLD, Australia, 23rd – 26th October. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.08.178

Simple advice as a treatment option for GTPS: what does the patient think?

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

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

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

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

2018

Journal Article

Foot and ankle characteristics and dynamic knee valgus in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis

Wyndow, Narelle, Collins, Natalie J., Vicenzino, Bill, Tucker, Kylie and Crossley, Kay M. (2018). Foot and ankle characteristics and dynamic knee valgus in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11 (1) 65, 65. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0310-1

Foot and ankle characteristics and dynamic knee valgus in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis

2018

Journal Article

The effect of isometric exercise on pain in individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a randomized crossover trial

Riel, Henrik, Vicenzino, Bill, Jensen, Martin Bach, Olesen, Jens Lykkegaard, Holden, Sinead and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2018). The effect of isometric exercise on pain in individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a randomized crossover trial. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (12), 2643-2650. doi: 10.1111/sms.13296

The effect of isometric exercise on pain in individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a randomized crossover trial

2018

Journal Article

Distinct patterns of variation in the distribution of knee pain

Boudreau, Shellie A., Royo, Albert Cid, Matthews, Mark, Graven-Nielsen, Thomas, Kamavuako, Ernest N., Slabaugh, Greg, Thorborg, Kristian, Vicenzino, Bill and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2018). Distinct patterns of variation in the distribution of knee pain. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 16522, 16522. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-34950-2

Distinct patterns of variation in the distribution of knee pain

2018

Journal Article

Which treatment is most effective for patients with patellofemoral pain? A protocol for a living systematic review including network meta-analysis

Winters, Marinus, Holden, Sinead, Vicenzino, Bill, Welton, Nicky J., Caldwell, Deborah M., Lura, Carolina Bryne, Weir, Adam and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2018). Which treatment is most effective for patients with patellofemoral pain? A protocol for a living systematic review including network meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 8 (11) e022920, e022920. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022920

Which treatment is most effective for patients with patellofemoral pain? A protocol for a living systematic review including network meta-analysis

2018

Conference Publication

A cross-sectional study of somatosensory and psychological factors in patellofemoral pain

Maclachlan, L., Hodges, P., Collins, N. and Vicenzino, B. (2018). A cross-sectional study of somatosensory and psychological factors in patellofemoral pain. 2018 Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10 - 13 October 2018. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.121

A cross-sectional study of somatosensory and psychological factors in patellofemoral pain

2018

Journal Article

Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: Prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial

Mellor, Rebecca, Bennell, Kim, Grimaldi, Alison, Nicolson, Philippa, Kasza, Jessica, Hodges, Paul, Wajswelner, Henry and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: Prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (22), 1464-1472. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-k1662rep

Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: Prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial

2018

Journal Article

Stretching the evidence behind tennis elbow: mobile app user guide

Heales, Luke J., Lastella, Michele, Coombes, Brooke K. and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). Stretching the evidence behind tennis elbow: mobile app user guide. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (19) e5, e5-e5. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098093

Stretching the evidence behind tennis elbow: mobile app user guide

2018

Journal Article

Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials and clinical guidelines

Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle D., Mellor, Rebecca and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials and clinical guidelines. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 4 (1) e000430, e000430. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000430

Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials and clinical guidelines

2018

Journal Article

Self-reported social and activity restrictions accompany local impairments in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review

Ross, Megan H., Smith, Michelle, Plinsinga, Melanie L. and Vicenzino, Bill (2018). Self-reported social and activity restrictions accompany local impairments in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11 (1) 49, 49. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0292-z

Self-reported social and activity restrictions accompany local impairments in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic review

2018

Journal Article

A comparison of fine wire insertion techniques for deep finger flexor muscle electromyography

Heales, Luke J., Tucker, Kylie, Vicenzino, Bill, Hodges, Paul W. and MacDonald, David A. (2018). A comparison of fine wire insertion techniques for deep finger flexor muscle electromyography. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 41, 77-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2018.05.003

A comparison of fine wire insertion techniques for deep finger flexor muscle electromyography

2018

Journal Article

Do insertional and mid-portion achilles tendinopathy display different material properties?

Coombes, B. K., Tucker, K., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Mellor, R., Heales, L., Nordez, A. and Hug, F. (2018). Do insertional and mid-portion achilles tendinopathy display different material properties?. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (10), 2247-2248. doi: 10.1111/sms.13265

Do insertional and mid-portion achilles tendinopathy display different material properties?

2018

Journal Article

The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Gluteal Tendinopathy: Letter to the Editor

Vicenzino, Bill (2018). The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Gluteal Tendinopathy: Letter to the Editor. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 46 (8), NP32-NP33. doi: 10.1177/0363546518773725

The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Gluteal Tendinopathy: Letter to the Editor

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
  • 2024 - 2027
    Losing touch: Exploring the neurophysiological effects of bionic sensory insole technology for balance rehabilitation
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    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
  • 2022 - 2028
    ACTIVE KNEECAPs! tArgeted effeCTIVE treatments for adolescent KNEECAP pain
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: A pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial
    Arthritis Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 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
  • 2019 - 2022
    Implementation of GLA:D in Queensland public health services: towards a standardised non-surgical management approach for hip and knee osteoarthritis
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    "MyBackPain": An innovative consumer focused website for low back pain
    Medibank Private Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Musculoskeletal pain and disability: improving outcomes through conservative interventions
    NHMRC Program Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    A comparison between a new Knee Guard device and an established non-steroidal anti-inflammatory formulation in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    A randomised control trial comparing Foot Orthoses to Hip eXercises (FOHX trial) in patellofemoral pain: Does mid-foot mobility predict success to intervention with foot orthoses?
    VCG Holdings Ltd
    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
  • 2012
    Gait analysis for clinical research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Te central nervous system effects of Mobilisation with Movement for lateral epicondylalgia: a laboratory study of the effects of nociceptive flexion reflex
    Mulligan Concept Teachers Association Research Award
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Musculoskeletal pain, injury and health: improving outcomes through conservative management
    NHMRC Program Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Neuro-navigation for basic and clinical research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Combined dry needling, advice and graded exercise: a randomized controlled trial in chronic whiplash
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    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 - 2011
    Clinical efficacy and physiological mechanisms of nerve and tendon gliding exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome.
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Optimising corticosteroid injection for lateral epicondylalgia with physiotherapy: a randomised placebo control trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    State of the art wireless electromyography system for clinical research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    Respiratory rehabilitation or self management for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: what is the best management approach?
    Medical Benefits Fund of Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    An investigation of the differential control of the cervical extensor muscles during active and automatic cervical extension tasks
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    CCRE in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health
    NHMRC Centres of Clinical Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Improving rehabilitation of whiplash associated disorders through classification: translating findings from the lab to the community
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Neuromuscular adaptations to training, cross training and passive physical interventions: A neurophysiological approach to understanding human performance and musculoskeletal injury
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    NHMRC_Infrastructure Item_Pedar-x/Expert System: Portable in-shoe measuring pedography system
    NHMRC Equipment 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
  • 2003 - 2006
    A Randomised Control Trial Of Physiotherapy And Corticosteroid Injections Of Lateral Epicondylalgia In Primary Care
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Physiological Mechanisms Of Efficacy Of Cervical Flexor Muscle Retraining
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Whiplash Associated Disorders: Physical, Clinical Psychological and Psychological Processes in Recovery or Chronicity
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    The Physiotherapy Management of Chronic Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD II): A Randomised Clinical Trial
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2002
    A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy and corticosteroid injections in lateral epicondylalgia
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    An investigation of the role of endogenouse opiod peptides in the pain relieving effects of a peripheral mobilisation treatment technique: a double blind, placebo controlled naloxone antagonism study
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    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
  • 2000
    An investigation of the effect of a novel therapeutic taping technique on mechanical hyperalgesia in patients with whiplash associated disorders
    UQ 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
  • 1995
    An investigation of naloxone blockage of manipulation induced analgesia
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

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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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