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Colby Hansen, MD

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6 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English, French

Dr. Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from medical school with honors from the University of Iowa and completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Hansen’s clinical interests are in amputee rehabilitation, concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury, and electrodiagnostic assessments. He has particular interest in Traumatic Brain Injury and has developed a concussion management program for athletes, non-athletes, adults, and children. His research interests include sports concussion assessment, management, and rehabilitation along with medical issues of amputees.

Clinical Locations

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

801-646-8000

Fax: (801) 585-3498

85 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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University Orthopaedic Center
Concussion Clinic for Adults and Kids

801-587-7109

Fax: (801) 587-7111

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT  84108
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Specialties

  • EMG
  • Mild Brain Injury
  • Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Concussion
  • Sports Concussion
  • Amputee Rehabilitation

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor
Board Certification American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.7/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.7/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient February 06, 2022
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

I had a very good experience with Dr. Hansen.

UofU Patient October 30, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Colby Hansen is a professional and caring physician who really listens and offers support in every area needed.

UofU Patient July 26, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding care. Truly unusual time spent by Dr Hansen and all concerns addressed.

UofU Patient May 24, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Colby Hansen was great! At the end of my visit he asked, "Are there any other questions you have before we finish." That was awesome!

UofU Patient May 22, 2021
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

doc Hansen is great makes it so easy

UofU Patient August 29, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Hansen personally called Hanger clinic to have them work me in in the afternoon to make critical adjustment to my prosthetic. I was extremely grateful!!

Dr. Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from medical school with honors from the University of Iowa and completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Hansen’s clinical interests are in amputee rehabilitation, concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury, and electrodiagnostic assessments. He has particular interest in Traumatic Brain Injury and has developed a concussion management program for athletes, non-athletes, adults, and children. His research interests include sports concussion assessment, management, and rehabilitation along with medical issues of amputees.

Academic Locations

801-587-3851

(801) 587-5482

590 Wakara Way
PM&R
Salt Lake City, UT  84108

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor
Board Certification American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Research Interests

  • Brain Concussion
  • Amputee Rehabilitation
  • Balance Assessment for Concussion
  • Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Return to Play

Education History

Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Resident, 2009
Internship University of Utah School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Intern, 2006
Professional Medical University of Iowa
Medicine
M.D., 2005
Undergraduate University of Utah
Exercise & Sport Science
B.S., 2001

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Hansen C, Waller LC, Brady D, Teramoto M (2022). Relationship Between CT Head Findings and Long-term Recovery in Children with Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Inj, 36(1), 1-10.
  2. Lannan FM, Powell J, Kim GM, Hansen CR, Pasquina PF, Smith DG (2021). Hyperhidrosis of the residual limb: a narrative review of the measurement and treatment of excess perspiration affecting individuals with amputation. Prosthet Orthot Int, 45, 477-486.
  3. Mountan S, Duncan C, Hansen C (2021). Resolution of Prosthesis-Related Residual Limb Wounds Following Botulinum Toxin for Secondary Hyperhidrosis. (Epub ahead of print). PM R.
  4. Kuo KT, Hunter BC, Obayashi M, Lider J, Teramoto M, Cortez M, Hansen C (2021). Novice vs expert inter-rater reliability of the balance error scoring system in children between the ages of 5 and 14. Gait Posture, 86, 13-16.
  5. Gardner JE, Teramoto M, Hansen C (2018). Factors Associated With Degree and Length of Recovery in Children With Mild and Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurosurgery, 85(5), E842-E850.
  6. Cushman DM, Borowski L, Hansen C, Hendrick J, Bushman T, Teramoto M (2018). Gabapentin and Tricyclics in the Treatment of Post-Concussive Headache, a Retrospective Cohort Study. Headache, 59(3), 371-382.
  7. Hansen C, Battikha M, Teramoto M (2018). Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center: Burden of Care and Imaging Findings. Pediatr Neurol, 90, 31-36.
  8. Cushman D, Hendrick J, Teramoto M, Fogg B, Bradley S, Hansen C (2018). Reliability of the balance error scoring system in a population with protracted recovery from mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj, 32(5), 569-574.
  9. Hansen C, Wayment B, Klein S, Godfrey B (2017). Iodine-Starch Test for Assessment of Hyperhidrosis in Amputees, Evaluation of Different Methods of Application. Disabil Rehabil, 1-5.
  10. Hansen CR, Godfrey B (2017). Residual Limb Hyperhidrosis Managed by Botulinum Toxin Injections, Enhanced by the Iodine-Starch Test: A Case Report. PM R, 9(4), 415-418.
  11. Hansen C, Cushman D, Chen W, Bounsanga J, Hung M (2017). Reliability Testing of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Between the Ages of 5 and 14. Clin J Sport Med, 27(1), 64-68.
  12. Hansen C, Cushman D, Anderson N, Chen W, Cheng C, Hon SD, Hung M (2016). A Normative Dataset of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Aged Between 5 and 14. Clin J Sport Med, 26(6), 497-501.
  13. Hansen C, Godfrey B, Wixom J, McFadden M (2015). Incidence, severity, and impact of hyperhidrosis in people with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev, 52(1), 31-40.
  14. Webster J, Miknevich M A, Stevens P, Hansen C (2009). Lower Extremity Orthotic Management in Neurologic Rehabilitation. Crit Rev Phys Rehabil Med, 21(1), 1-23.
  15. Hansen CR, Gooch JL, Such-Neibar T (2007). Prolonged, severe intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome: a case report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 88(11), 1468-71.

Abstract

  1. LiderJE, Hansen C, Kuo K, Hunter B, Obayashi M (2020). Novice Versus Expert Rater Reliability of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Between the Ages of 5 and 14. Presented at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly 2020, Virtual Conference. [Abstract].
  2. Christiansen J, Cushman D, Hansen C, Brown B (2020). Neuromuscular Ultrasound to Identify Metastatic Disease in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma After an Atypical EMG: A Case Report. Presented at the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress and Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. [Abstract]. 99(3), a203.
  3. Waller L, Teramoto M, Hansen C (2019). Relationship Between CT Head Findings and Long-Term Recovery in Children with Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Presented at the International Brain Injury Association’s 13th World Congress on Brain Injury. [Abstract]. Brain Injury, 33(sup1), 104.
  4. Gardner J, Teramoto M, Hansen C (2018). Sports Participation and Return to Play in Children with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury [Abstract]. 10(9S1), S3.

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Hansen C (Fall 2015). "A Doctor’s Take on the Condition in the Will Smith Movie “Concussion”on The Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web]. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Health Care. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065041#tabNews.
  2. Hansen C (Fall 2015). "What Does a Concussion Clinic Do?" on The Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web]. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Health Care. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065041#tabNews.
  3. Hansen C (Fall 2015). "Should I Let My Kids Play Contact Sports?" On the Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web]. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Health Care. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065041#tabNews.
  4. Hansen C (2015). What is a Concussion? [Video]. KSL.com. Available: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=36011042&nid%201307&title=what-is-a-concussion.

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • Mirror Therapy to Treat Phantom Limb Pain
  • Pediatric Mild TBI
  • Should I Let My Kids Play Contact Sports?
  • What Does a Concussion Clinic Do?
  • A Doctor’s Take on the Condition in the Will Smith Movie “Concussion”
  • Ask an Expert Concussion

Videos

Ask an Expert Concussion

Pediatric Mild TBI

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