Timothy Sell, PhD, PT has joined Duke Orthopaedics as an Associate Professor and the director of the K-lab. He has over 100 publications, and this last year held close to one million dollars in external funding for his research work.

Tim was born in Las Vegas, NV, and went to high school in Cincinnati, OH. He received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, a Master of Science in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics Focus) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and completed his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

During his research career, Tim has focused on the role of functional joint stability in the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries; in recovery following injury; and in re-establishing neuromuscular control following surgery.  He has conducted research in many different populations from youth athletes to masters athletes; recreational active individuals to professional athletes; and in military servicemen and women.

Tim is married to Cindy Sell, who is a Registered Nurse and an operating room manager.  She is also currently in graduate school (University of Pittsburgh) completing her Master of Science in Nursing Administration.  Cindy is from Reidsville, NC, and both Tim and Cindy call NC home.  They’ve missed the mountains and ocean during their fourteen years in Pittsburgh and are looking forward to taking their three Golden Retrievers hiking in the mountains and swimming in the ocean.