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Steven R. Edgley
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Steven R. Edgley, MD

Languages spoken: English

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  • Dr. Edgley is the Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at the University of Utah. He is involved with both clinical aspects of stroke rehabilitation and with research on new techniques and methods to promote and facilitate greater function after stroke. His aim is to promote greater functional independence in stroke patients throughout the clinical continuum of care and through the spectrum of disabilities of impairment related to stroke. Dr. Edgley’s clinical practice involves all aspects related to stroke rehabilitation with particular emphasis on management of post-stroke spasticity, hemiplegic shoulder pain, gait quality and gait speed, and motor recovery after stroke. Dr. Edgley also addresses and facilitates return to driving, return to work, and return to community activities after stroke.

    Dr. Steven Edgley graduated from Brigham Young University in 1997, with medical school completion at Loyola University in Chicago, IL, in 2001. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2006 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, and received his board certification in 2007 with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In 2013, Dr. Edgley was given the Healthcare Hero Award by Utah Business Magazine.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 36 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    August 20, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Awesome Dr.

    August 04, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    He is very professional and makes sure you are well treated and informed

    August 04, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Always great to meet with him. Leave feeling better

    July 13, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Love dr edgeley! Not so with his staff

    July 12, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Give the man a raise. He deserves it.

    July 10, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Professional, caring service

    December 18, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Edgley is wonderful and I appreciate his empathy, understanding and caring manner. He always asks if there's anything more he can do to help and we really appreciate having him on my care team.

    December 18, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Edgley is wonderful and I appreciate his empathy, understanding and caring manner. He always asks if there's anything more he can do to help and we really appreciate having him on my care team.

    November 17, 2022
    Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

    Extremely caring and empathetic.

  • Dr. Edgley is the Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at the University of Utah. He is involved with both clinical aspects of stroke rehabilitation and with research on new techniques and methods to promote and facilitate greater function after stroke. His aim is to promote greater functional independence in stroke patients throughout the clinical continuum of care and through the spectrum of disabilities of impairment related to stroke. Dr. Edgley’s clinical practice involves all aspects related to stroke rehabilitation with particular emphasis on management of post-stroke spasticity, hemiplegic shoulder pain, gait quality and gait speed, and motor recovery after stroke. Dr. Edgley also addresses and facilitates return to driving, return to work, and return to community activities after stroke.

    Dr. Steven Edgley graduated from Brigham Young University in 1997, with medical school completion at Loyola University in Chicago, IL, in 2001. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2006 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, and received his board certification in 2007 with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In 2013, Dr. Edgley was given the Healthcare Hero Award by Utah Business Magazine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pharmacotherapy -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Education history

    Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Transitional Program - Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Loyola University of Chicago M.D.
    Psychology - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Mahan MA, Eli I, Hamrick F, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Shingleton R, Tucker Balun K, Edgley SR (Nov 2021). Highly Selective Partial Neurectomies for Spasticity: A Single-Center Experience. Neurosurgery, 89(5), 827-835. (Read full article)
    2. Marciniak C, McAllister P, Walker H, Brashear A, Edgley S, Deltombe T, Khatkova S, Banach M, Gul F, Vilain C, Picaut P, Grandoulier AS, Gracies JM, International AbobotulinumtoxinA Adult Upper Limb Spasticity Study Group (Dec 2017). Efficacy and Safety of AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) for the Treatment of Hemiparesis in Adults With Upper Limb Spasticity Previously Treated With Botulinum Toxin: Subanalysis From a Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial. Phys Med Rehabil, 9(12), 1181-1190. (Read full article)
    3. Gracies JM, Brashear A, Jech R, McAllister P, Banach M, Valkovic P, Walker H, Marciniak C, Deltombe T, Skoromets A, Khatkova S, Edgley S, Gul F, Catus F, De Fer BB, Vilain C, Picaut P (2015). Safety and efficacy of abobotulinumtoxinA for hemiparesis in adults with upper limb spasticity after stroke or traumatic brain injury: A double-blind randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurol, 14(10), 992-1001. (Read full article)
    4. Edgley SR, Gershkoff AM (2010). Common Pain Syndromes in Stroke Patients: Review of Two Cases. Top Stroke Rehabil, 17(3), 179-182.
    5. Camiolo Reddy C, Moroz A, Edgley SR, Lew H, Chae J, Lombard LA (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 1. Stroke Management in the Acute Care Setting. Phys Med Rehabil, 1(3 Suppl), S4-S12.
    6. Lombard LA, Camiolo Reddy C, Moroz A, Lew H, Chae J, Edgley SR (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 2. Poststroke Medical Complications. Phys Med Rehabil, 1(3 Suppl), S13-S18.
    7. Lew HL, Lombard LA, Camiolo Reddy C, Moroz A, Edgley SR, Chae J (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 3. Poststroke Rehabilitation. Phys Med Rehabil, 1(3 Suppl), S19-S26.
    8. Moroz A, Edgley SR, Lew H, Chae J, Lombard LA, Camiolo Reddy C, Robinson KM (2009). Rehabilitation Interventions in Parkinson's Disease. Phys Med Rehabil, 1(3 Suppl), S42-S48.

    Review

    1. Edgley SR, Lew HL, Moroz A, Chae J, Lombard LA, Reddy CC (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 4. Community Integration. [Review]. Phys Med Rehabil, 1(3 Suppl), S27-34. (Read full article)

    Book

    1. Steven R Edgley, MD (2019). Thriving After Your Stroke: Rebuilding the Mind and Body to Create a Meaningful Life. Aviva Publishing New York: Library of Congress Control Number: 2019911838.
    2. Steven R Edgley, MD (2019). Life Between Two Gardens: Finding Purpose and Embracing Hope Amid Life's Greatest Challenges. Aviva Publishing New York: Library of Congress Control Number: 2019900971.

    Other

    1. Edgley S (2003). The Fire Within. Stroke Connection Magazine. American Stroke Association.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Edgley, S (2021). "Can you have a recurrent stroke?" [Podcast]. University of Utah Health: The Scope University of Utah Health Sciences Radio..
    2. Edgley, S (2020). Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients [Podcast]. The Scope University of Utah Health Sciences Radio.