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)

181 - 200 of 621 works

2019

Conference Publication

Effect of combined conservative therapies on clinical outcomes in patients with thumb base osteoarthritis (COMBO): A randomised controlled trial

Robbins, S. R., Duong, V., Deveza, L., Fu, K., Oo, W., Riordan, E. A., Wajon, A., Jongs, R., Bennell, K. L., Vicenzino, B., Hodges, P., Eyles, J. P., O'Connell, R. and Hunter, D. J. (2019). Effect of combined conservative therapies on clinical outcomes in patients with thumb base osteoarthritis (COMBO): A randomised controlled 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.2019.02.048

Effect of combined conservative therapies on clinical outcomes in patients with thumb base osteoarthritis (COMBO): A randomised controlled trial

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?

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

2018

Journal Article

Taking the pain out of the patellofemoral joint: articulating a bone of contention

Vicenzino, Bill, Maclachlan, Liam and Rathleff, Michael Skovdal (2018). Taking the pain out of the patellofemoral joint: articulating a bone of contention. BJSM Online, 53 (5), bjsports-2017. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098803

Taking the pain out of the patellofemoral joint: articulating a bone of contention

2018

Journal Article

2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017

Collins, Natalie J., Barton, Christian J., van Middelkoop, Marienke, Callaghan, Michael J., Rathleff, Michael Skovdal, Vicenzino, Bill T., Davis, Irene S., Powers, Christopher M., Macri, Erin M., Hart, Harvi F., de Oliveira Silva, Danilo and Crossley, Kay M. (2018). 2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (18), 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099397

2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017

2018

Journal Article

Clinical assessment of acute lateral ankle sprain injuries (ROAST): 2019 consensus statement and recommendations of the International Ankle Consortium

Delahunt, Eamonn, Bleakley, Chris M., Bossard, Daniela S., Caulfield, Brian M., Docherty, Carrie L., Doherty, Cailbhe, Fourchet, François, Fong, Daniel T., Hertel, Jay, Hiller, Claire E., Kaminski, Thomas W., McKeon, Patrick O., Refshauge, Kathryn M., Remus, Alexandria, Verhagen, Evert, Vicenzino, Bill T., Wikstrom, Erik A. and Gribble, Phillip A. (2018). Clinical assessment of acute lateral ankle sprain injuries (ROAST): 2019 consensus statement and recommendations of the International Ankle Consortium. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (20), bjsports-2017. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098885

Clinical assessment of acute lateral ankle sprain injuries (ROAST): 2019 consensus statement and recommendations of the International Ankle Consortium

2018

Journal Article

Physical impairments in adults with ankle osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Al-Mahrouqi, Munira Mohammed, MacDonald, David Allan, Vicenzino, Bill and Smith, Michelle Dawn (2018). Physical impairments in adults with ankle osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 48 (6), 449-459. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7569

Physical impairments in adults with ankle osteoarthritis: 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

Availability

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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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