418A Stafford; Research Lab - 414 Stafford
95 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Post-doc: Cellular-Level Skeletal Muscle Physiology; University of Vermont
- Ph.D., Clinical and Translational Science; University of Vermont
- M.Ed., Exercise Science; University of Vermont
- B.S., Sports Medicine/Athletic Training; Keene State College
BIO
In addition to his role in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, Dr. Tourville holds a secondary appointment as assistant professor in the McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation of The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. He has served as lecturer in the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences' Athletic Training Program and also as a clinical research specialist and project coordinator for the McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Recipient, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award (2014)
- Recipient, McClure Award for Excellence in Research, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (2011, 2012, 2013)
- Recipient, Excellence in Athletic Training Award, Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers (2013)
Area(s) of expertise
Treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis and chronic disease with therapeutic exercise and its relationship with changes in biochemical, biomechanical, MRI, clinical- and patient-oriented outcomes, Osteoarthritis imaging (radiographic and MRI) and biomarker evaluation, effectiveness of surgical techniques and rehabilitation following orthopaedic injuries, physical activity as it relates to the prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries
Bio
In addition to his role in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, Dr. Tourville holds a secondary appointment as assistant professor in the McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation of The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. He has served as lecturer in the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences' Athletic Training Program and also as a clinical research specialist and project coordinator for the McClure Musculoskeletal Research Center.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Recipient, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Research and Education Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award (2014)
- Recipient, McClure Award for Excellence in Research, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (2011, 2012, 2013)
- Recipient, Excellence in Athletic Training Award, Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers (2013)
Areas of Expertise
Treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis and chronic disease with therapeutic exercise and its relationship with changes in biochemical, biomechanical, MRI, clinical- and patient-oriented outcomes, Osteoarthritis imaging (radiographic and MRI) and biomarker evaluation, effectiveness of surgical techniques and rehabilitation following orthopaedic injuries, physical activity as it relates to the prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries
Research and/or Creative Works
- 07/2015-Present. NIH NIAMS K08AR066729. " Skeletal Muscle Size and Function after ACL Rupture: Predictors of OA Progression" (PI: Tourville)
- 06/2015-Present. Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Grant. "Will FIFA 11+, an injury prevention program decrease lower extremity injuries in high school athletics?" (PI: Slauterbeck; Co-Investigator Timothy Tourville)
- 9/2012-2015. NIH RO1 AG-033547. "Skeletal muscle dysfunction in the elderly with acute muscle disuse." (PI: Toth; Key Personnel & Postdoctoral Research Associate: Timothy Tourville)
- 7/1/12-6/30/13. College of Nursing & Health Sciences Research Incentive Grant. "Effects of a functionally-based sensorimotor exercise intervention on balance, strength, mobility and physical activity in adults with multiple sclerosis." (PI: Kasser; Key Personnel: Timothy Tourville)
- 6/05-12/11. NIAMS RO1 AR051477. "The relationship between biomarkers of cartilage metabolism and osteoarthritis." (PI: Beynnon; Project Coordinator & Primary Evaluator: Timothy Tourville)
- 9/7/07-5/31/12. NIH 1 RO1 AR050421-01A2. "A case-control study of ACL injury risk factors". (PI: Beynnon; Key Personnel: Timothy Tourville)
Reviews (Journal)
- Journal of Athletic Training
- Journal of Orthopedic Research
- Sports Health
- Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
- American Journal of Sports Medicine
Reviews (Grant)
- National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation
- Eastern Athletic Trainers Association
Associations and Affiliations
- Orthopedic Research Society (ORS), Member (2010-Present)
- Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), Member (2006-Present)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member (2001-Present)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Member (1998-Present)
- Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers (VAAT), Member (1998-Present)
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Member (1998-Present)