Aaron J. Provance, CAQSM, FAAP, MD

Journal Article

1. Teramoto M, Cushman DM, Ehn M, Provance A, Johnson LA, Egbert J, Klatt J, Finnoff JT, Willick SE (2025). Injury epidemiology of youth cross-country mountain biking coaches: analysis of data from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association injury surveillance system. Res Sports Med, 18, 1-12.
2. Ehn M, Anders R, Teramoto M, Cushman DM, Johnson LA, Provance A, Willick SE (2025). The NICA injury surveillance system: results from five years of student-athlete injury data. Res Sports Med, 14, 1-12.
3. Lenz AProvance A, Johnson LA, Teramoto M (2025). Diving Into Sports Specialization: The Association of Early Specialization on Injury Rates in Youth to Young Adult Divers. Clin J Sport Med, 35(1), 75-92.
4. Liu RKK, Howell DR, Pierpoint LA, Little CC, Spittler J, Khodaee MProvance A (2024). SalterHarris fractures in paediatric skiers and snowboarders. Res Sports Med, 32(4), 648-655.
5. Seehusen CN, Howell DR, Potter MN, Walker GA, Provance AJ (2023). Athlete Burnout Is Associated With Perceived Likelihood of Future Injury Among Healthy Adolescent Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 99228231159085. (Read full article)
6. Chesler KC, Howell DR, Khodaee M, Pierpoint LA, Comstock RD, Provance AJ (2023). Are Different Aged Youth Skiers and Snowboarders Experiencing Different Injury Characteristics? Wilderness Environ Med, 34(1), 45-54. (Read full article)
7. Wingerson MJ, Baugh CM, Provance AJ, Armento A, Walker GA, Howell DR (2023). Change in quality of life, sleep, and physical activity during COVID-19: A longitudinal study of adolescent athletes. J Athl Train. (Read full article)
8. Chen DL, Meyers RN, Provance AJ, Zynda AJ, Wagner KJ 3rd, Siegel SR, Howell DR, Miller SM (2022). Early Sport Specialization and Past Injury in Competitive Youth Rock Climbers. Wilderness Environ Med, 33(2), 179-186. (Read full article)
9. Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Wilson PE, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC (2019). Sleep Problems and Melatonin Prescription After Concussion Among Youth Athletes. Clin J Sport Med, 31(6), 475-480. (Read full article)
10. Walker GA, Wilson JC, Seehusen CN, Provance AJ, Howell DR (2021). Is near point of convergence associated with symptom profiles or recovery in adolescents after concussion? Vision Res, 184, 52-57. (Read full article)
11. Wilson JC, Levek C, Daoud AK, Brewer M, Brooks K, Sochanska A, Randall M, Provance AJ (2018). Web-Based Exercise Program Increases Cervical Strength in Adolescent Athletes. J Strength Cond Res, 35(4), 1149-1155. (Read full article)
12. Sweeney EA, Howell DR, Potter MN, Gagliardi AG, Albright JC, Provance AJ (2020). Comparison of pediatric sports fracture outcomes based on provider type. Phys Sportsmed, 49(1), 31-36. (Read full article)
13. Engelman G, Carry P, Sochanska A, Daoud AK, Wilson J, Provance A (2018). Isometric Cervical Muscular Strength in Pediatric Athletes With Multiple Concussions. Clin J Sport Med, 31(1), 36-41. (Read full article)
14. Walker GA, Seehusen CN, Armento A, Provance AJ, Wilson JC, Howell DR (2020). Family Affluence Relationship to Sports Specialization in Youth Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 60(1), 50-55. (Read full article)
15. Walker GA, Wilson JC, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Kirkwood M, Howell DR (2021). Age is associated with postural control performance following youth concussion. J Pediatr Rehabil Med, 14(3), 443-450. (Read full article)
16. Meyers RN, Howell DR, Provance AJ (2020). The Association of Finger Growth Plate Injury History and Speed Climbing in Youth Competition Climbers. Wilderness Environ Med, 31(4), 394-399. (Read full article)
17. Provance AJ, Brewer MK, Seehusen CN, Younger BT, Howell DR (2020). Athletic trainer employment, physician access and care delivery in secondary schools. Phys Sportsmed, 48(4), 407-411. (Read full article)
18. Meyers RN, Schffl VR, Mei-Dan O, Provance AJ (2020). Returning to Climb after Epiphyseal Finger Stress Fracture. Curr Sports Med Rep, 19(11), 457-462. (Read full article)
19. Patsimas T, Howell DR, Potter MN, Provance AJ, Kirkwood MW, Wilson JC (2020). Concussion-Symptom Rating Correlation Between Pediatric Patients and Their Parents. J Athl Train, 55(10), 1020-1026. (Read full article)
20. Gagliardi AG, Walker GA, Dahab KS, Seehusen CN, Provance AJ, Albright JC, Howell DR (2020). Sports participation volume and psychosocial outcomes among healthy high school athletes. J Clin Transl Res, 6(2), 54-60. (Read full article)
21. Provance AJ, Howell DR, Potter MN, Wilson PE, DLauro AM, Wilson JC (2020). Presence of Neck or Shoulder Pain Following Sport-Related Concussion Negatively Influences Recovery. J Child Neurol, 35(7), 456-462. (Read full article)
22. Wilson JC, Kirkwood MW, Potter MN, Wilson PE, Provance AJ, Howell DR (2020). Early physical activity and clinical outcomes following pediatric sport-related concussion. J Clin Transl Res, 5(4), 161-168. (Read full article)
23. Gray M, Wilson JC, Potter M, Provance AJ, Howell DR (2020). Female adolescents demonstrate greater oculomotor and vestibular dysfunction than male adolescents following concussion. Phys Ther Sport, 42, 68-74. (Read full article)
24. Potter MN, Howell DR, Dahab KS, Sweeney EA, Albright JC, Provance AJ (2019). Sleep Quality and Quality of Life Among Healthy High School Athletes. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 59(2), 170-177. (Read full article)
25. Meyers RN, Hobbs SL, Howell DR, Provance AJ (2020). Are Adolescent Climbers Aware of the Most Common Youth Climbing Injury and Safe Training Practices? Int J Environ Res Public Health, 17(3). (Read full article)
26. Provance AJ, Wilson J (2020). Return to Play Considerations Amidst COVID-19. Colorado Family Physician.
27. Seehusen CN, Mucci V, Welman KE, Browne CJ, Feletti F, Provance AJ (2020). Review on Reported Concussion, Identification and Management in Extreme Sports. Muscle, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 10(2), 290-299.
28. Dahab K, Potter MN, Provance A, Albright J, Howell DR (2019). Sport Specialization, Club Sport Participation, Quality of Life, and Injury History Among High School Athletes. J Athl Train, 54(10), 1061-1066. (Read full article)
29. Howell DR, Potter MN, Kirkwood MW, Wilson PE, Provance AJ, Wilson JC (2018). Clinical predictors of symptom resolution for children and adolescents with sport-related concussion. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 24(1), 54-61. (Read full article)
30. Caine DJ, Provance AJ (2018). Epidemiology of Youth Injury in Adventure and Extreme Sports, Editorial - Pediatric and adolescent injury in adventure and extreme sports. Res Sports Med.
31. Provance AJ, Daoud AK, Tagawa A, Rhodes J (2018). Pediatric and adolescent injury in skiing. Res Sports Med, 26(sup1), 150-165. (Read full article)
32. Caine DJ, Provance AJ (2018). Pediatric and adolescent injury in adventure and extreme sports. Res Sports Med, 26(sup1), 5-19. (Read full article)
33. Carry PM, Gala R, Worster K, Kanai S, Miller NH, James D, Provance AJ, Carollo JJ (2017). POSTURAL STABILITY AND KINETIC CHANGE IN SUBJECTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN AFTER A NINE-WEEK HIP AND CORE STRENGTHENING INTERVENTION. Int J Sports Phys Ther, 12(3), 314-323. (Read full article)
34. Magrini D, Khodaee M, San-Milln I, Hew-Butler T, Provance AJ (2017). Serum creatine kinase elevations in ultramarathon runners at high altitude. Phys Sportsmed, 45(2), 129-133. (Read full article)
35. Engelman G, Koutures C, Provance A (2016). The Current State of Pediatric Sports Medicine: A Workforce Analysis. Phys Sportsmed, 44(2), 112-8. (Read full article)
36. Provance AJ, Terhune EB, Cooley C, Carry PM, Connery AK, Engelman GH, Kirkwood MW (2014). The relationship between initial physical examination findings and failure on objective validity testing during neuropsychological evaluation after pediatric mild traumatic brain injury. Sports Health, 6(5), 410-5. (Read full article)
37. Provance AJ, James D, Carry PM, Kanai S, Miller N, Worster K, Polousky JD, Carollo JJ (2014). Functional, Kinematic, and Isokinetic Strength outcomes of a Hip Strengthening Program among Adolescent Females with Idiopathic Patellofemoral Pain: A Pilot Study. J Athl Enhanc, 3, 6.
38. Provance AJ, Engelman GH, Carry PM (2012). Implications of parental influence on child/adolescent helmet use in snow sports. Clin J Sport Med, 22(3), 240-3. (Read full article)
39. Provance AJ, Cain JJ (2010). Kids Corner: Not Just a Bump on the Head. Colorado Family Physician.
40. Kirk RG, Gates ME, Provance AJ, Lee P (1997). Quantitative X-ray Images Calculated on the Basis of Mass and Volume. Microsc Microanal, 3, 512-519.

Review

1. Lenz A, Provance B, Provance A (2024). Making a Splash: A Closer Look at Early Specialization in Competitive Diving. [Review]. Curr Sports Med Rep, 23(11), 376-380.
2. Sweeney EA, Howell DR, James DA, Potter MN, Provance AJ (2018). Returning to Sport After Gymnastics Injuries. [Review]. Curr Sports Med Rep, 17(11), 376-390. (Read full article)
3. Howell DR, Kirkwood MW, Provance A, Iverson GL, Meehan WP 3rd (2018). Using concurrent gait and cognitive assessments to identify impairments after concussion: a narrative review. [Review]. Concussion, 3(1), CNC54. (Read full article)
4. Caine DJ, Young K, Provance AJ (2018). Pediatric and adolescent injury in mountain biking. [Review]. Res Sports Med, 26(sup1), 71-90. (Read full article)
5. Provance AJ, Engelman GH, Terhune EB, Coel RA (2015). Management of Sport-Related Concussion in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. [Review]. Orthopedics, 39(1), 24-30. (Read full article)

Book Chapter

1. Matthew W Wise, Chelsea Cole, Aaron Provance (2024). Preparticipation Sports Physical Examination in Adolescents. In Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice (4, 51, pp. 613-627). Pub Med: Elsevier.
2. Provance A (2019). Fracture. In Achar SA, Taylor KS (Eds.), The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
3. Provance A (2019). Patella. In Achar SA, Taylor KS (Eds.), The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
4. Grubenhoff J, Provance A (2012). Epidemiology and the Importance of the Physical and Neurological Exam. In Kirkwood MW, Yeates KO (Eds.), Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents. Guilford Press.
5. Provance A (2011). Fracture. In Achar SA, Taylor KS (Eds.), The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
6. Provance A (2011). Patella. In Achar SA, Taylor KS (Eds.), The 5-Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Case Report

1. Novais EN, Riederer MF, Provance AJ (2017). Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Deformity as a Cause for Extra-articular Hip Impingement in Young Athletes After an Avulsion Fracture: A Case Report. Sports Health, 10(3), 272-276. (Read full article)
2. Khodaee M, Volkmer B, Provance A (2016). Distal Clavicular Torus Fracture in a 15-Year-Old Snowboarder. J Pediatr, 180, 288-288.e1. (Read full article)
3. Provance AJ, Polousky JD (2010). Isolated avulsion fracture of the subscapularis tendon with medial dislocation and tear of biceps tendon in a skeletally immature athlete: a case report. Curr Opin Pediatr, 22(3), 366-8. (Read full article)
4. Provance A (2006). Chronic cough. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 45(9), 871. (Read full article)

Abstract

1. Sheffield DProvance A, Ehn M, Teramoto M, Cushman DM, Johnson L, Egbert J, Willick S (2025). Comparison of Injury Rates in High School Mountain Biking to Other Sports: Insights from the NICA Injury Surveillance System [Abstract]. 35(3), 321-399.
2. Kordell J, Horton JProvance A, Egbert J, Johnson L, Teramoto M, Cushman DM, Willick S (2025). Is the Last Run Worth It? Evaluating Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries at a Large Western Ski Resort by Time of Day [Abstract]. 35(3), 321-399.
3. Horton JKordell JTeramoto M, Cushman DM, Johnson L, Egbert JProvance A, Willick S (2025). Epidemiology of Ski and Snowboard Injuries at a Large Western Ski Resort [Abstract]. 35(3), 321-399.
4. Becker, B, Meyers, R, Van Pelt, B, Potter, B, Miller, S, Provance, A (2025). Association of Burnout, Pressure and Sleep Quality Among Various Levels of Competitive Youth Rock Climbers [Abstract]. 35(3), 321-399.
5. Lenz AProvance A, Johnson L, Teramoto M (2024). Diving into sports specialization: Association of early specialization on injury risk in youth divers [Abstract]. 34(2), 168-176.
6. Meyers R, Howell DR, Provance AJ (2019). Finger Growth Plate Injuries in Elite, Adolescent Rock Climbers [Abstract]. 50(1), CSM30-CSM80.
7. Meyers RN, Potter MN, Hobbs S, Provance A (2019). Finger Stress Fractures in Youth Elite Rock Climbers [Abstract]. 7(Suppl 3).
8. Wilson J, Sochanska A, Randall M, Brewer M, Brooks K, Brueck G, Ramsey M, Lepon AK, Provance A (2016). Cervical Strengthening in Adolescent Athletes: A Pilot Study [Abstract]. 48(5S), 925.
9. Engelman G, Wilson J, Sochanska A, Provance A (2016). Isometric Cervical Muscular Strength in Pediatric Athletes with Multiple Concussions [Abstract]. 26(2), e58.
10. Gustafson K, Provance A (2013). Knee Injury - Football [Abstract]. 45(5), S265.
11. Soma D, Terhune E, Provance A, Dahab K, Hoang Q, Carry P, Coel RA (2013). Relationship Between Body Dimensions and Pediatric Patients with Concussions [Abstract]. 23(2), Suppl 146.
12. Leiszler M, Provance A (2012). Not a Simple Nusremaid’s Elbow [Abstract]. 44(5), Suppl 60.
13. Provance A, Carry P, Kanai S, Worster K, Polousky J, James D (2012). Results of a Hip Strengthening Intervention Among Adolescent Females With Idiopathic Patellofemoral Pain [Abstract]. 22(2), Suppl 196.
14. Hoang Q, Engelman G, McNair B, Coel R, Provance A (2012). Analysis of Patient Flow and the Utilization of Certified Athletic Trainers in an Outpatient Sports Medicine Clinic [Abstract]. 22(2), Suppl 195-196.
15. Mortazavi M, Engelman G, Carry P, McCanta A, Rausch C, Provance A (2012). Prevalence and Predictors of Athlete’s Heart Among Adolescent Athletes [Abstract]. 22(2), Suppl 172-3.
16. Fehr SD, Provance AJ (2011). “Pop” Warner Football [Abstract]. 43(5), Suppl 146.
17. Provance A, Coel R, Younger B (2011). A Model of Care for Young Athletes in the Secondary School Setting [Abstract]. 21(2), Suppl.
18. Coel R, Provance A, Younger B (2011). Clinical Care of Young Athletes in the Secondary School Setting: A Novel Model [Abstract]. 43(5), Suppl 375.
19. Provance A, Pengel K (2007). Head Injury-Soccer [Abstract]. 39(5), Suppl 109-110.
20. Provance A, Khan A (2005). Euryblepharon [Abstract]. 45, 1218.
21. Khan A, Provance A (2005). Asymmetric Crying Facies Syndrome [Abstract]. 4, 288-289.

Other

1. Ronshaugen N, Provance A (2017). Pott’s Puffy Tumor.
2. Soma D, Provance A (2013). Pott’s Puffy Tumor.
3. Provance A (2009). Muscle Strains in Children. Children's Hospital Colorado.

Report

1. Stuart Willick, MD, Daniel M Cushman, MD, Meredith Ehn, DO, Aaron Provance, MD, Masaru Teramoto, PhD, MPH, Luke Johnson, BS, Jamie Egbert, BS, MPH (2024). 2023 Annual Report, The National Interscholastic Cycling Association Injury Surveillance System.

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

1. Provance A (2024). Prevention and Treatment of Children's Sports Injuries, KSL Brandview Interview, University of Utah Health. [Web].
2. Provance A (2024). Heat Illness, KSL TV Interview, University of Utah Health. [Video].
3. Provance AJ (2022). Good Things Utah, TV Spot, Winter Sports Injuries [Video]. University of Utah Health.
4. Provance AJ (2022). Doc Talk, KSL Sports Radio Show [Web]. University of Utah Health.
5. Provance AJ (2022). Youth Rock Climbing Injuries [Web]. Sirius XM Radio - Doctor Show.
6. Provance AJ (2021). High Schools Want 'Kids Back in Sports' But The Pandemic Precautions Vary District to District [Video]. Colorado Public Radio News Interview.
7. Provance AJ (2021). High School Sports During COVID-19: A Colorado Doctor Explains Challenge Coaches, Athletes are Facing [Video]. Denver7 - The Denver Channel Interview.
8. Meyers RN, Jarsurda H, Provance AJ (2020). Apophyseal Injuries in Young Athletes Tip Sheet [Web]. STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Available: https://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/STOP/Prevent_Injuries/Our_Resources.aspx.
9. Meyers RN, Caine D, Provance AJ (2020). Primary Physeal Injuries in Youth Athletes Tip Sheet [Web]. STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Available: https://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/STOP/Prevent_Injuries/Our_Resources.aspx.
10. Meyers RN, Provance AJ (2020). Growth Plate Injuries in Young Athletes [Web]. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Website.
11. Meyers RN, Provance AJ (2020). Are Adolescent Climbers Aware of the Most Common Youth Climbing Injury and Safe Training Practices: A Summary [Web]. The Climbing Doctor Website. Available: https://theclimbingdoctor.com/growthplateinjuries/.
12. Meyers RN, Provance AJ (2020). Rock Climbing Tip Sheet [Web]. STOP (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Available: https://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/STOP/Prevent_Injuries/Our_Resources.aspx.
13. Provance A (2018). Head, Heart, Heat and Emergency Action Plans [Video]. Colorado High School Activities Association Education Videos, Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
14. Provance A (2016). Preventing Arm Overuse Injuries in Youth and High School Baseball [Video]. Colorado High School Activities Association Education Videos, Baseball Ad Hoc Committee.
15. Provance A (2010). Youth Sports Injuries on the Rise [Web]. ConsumerReports.org-Babies & Kids Blog.

News

• The 4-1-1 on Childhood Bone Fractures
• Winter Sports Safety for Kids
• Growth Plate Injuries Require Prompt Treatment
• Pediatric Provider at University of Utah Health Gets Patient Back on the Field
• Nine-Year-Old Patient Back on the Monkey Bars After Injury