Colby Hansen
( out of 30 reviews )

Colby Hansen, MD

Languages spoken: French, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

85 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-646-8000
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University Orthopaedic Center

Concussion Clinic for Adults and Kids
590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108
801-587-7109
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  • Dr. Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Department 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 (TBI) in children, and electrodiagnostic assessments. His research interests include pediatric TBI assessment, management, and rehabilitation along with medical issues of amputees.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 30 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    doc Hansen is great makes it so easy

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Great MD, empathetic and a great listener. Shared plan of care and we collaborated for best outcomes! Loved him!

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    very helpful understanding

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very informative and helpful

    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Hansen was on his phone for the majority of the appointment, seeming to be bothered by the interruptions of the practicing/trainee doctor. The practicing Dr did very well though, regardless of Hansen's irritable demeanor.

    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    I had a very good experience with Dr. Hansen.

    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

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

    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    He is a great & caring doctor who treated me w/ compassion & respect. He explained things to me in terms I understood.

    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Explained things to me and was very caring about my situation.

  • Dr. Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Department 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 (TBI) in children, and electrodiagnostic assessments. His research interests include pediatric TBI assessment, management, and rehabilitation along with medical issues of amputees.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Hansen CR, Gooch JL, Such-Neibar (2007). Prolonged, severe intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome: a case report. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 88(11), 1468-71. (Read full publication)
    2. Hansen C, Wayment B, Klein S, Godfrey (2017). Iodine-Starch Test for Assessment of Hyperhidrosis in Amputees, Evaluation of Different Methods of Application. Disability and rehabilitation, 40(25), 3076-3080.
    3. Hansen C, Battikha M, Teramoto (2019). Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center: Burden of Care and Imaging Findings. Pediatric neurology, 90, 31-36. (Read full publication)
    4. Cushman D, Hendrick J, Teramoto M, Fogg B, Bradley S, Hansen (2018). Reliability of the balance error scoring system in a population with protracted recovery from mild traumatic brain injury. Brain injury, 32(5), 569-574. (Read full publication)
    5. Cushman DM, Borowski L, Hansen C, Hendrick J, Bushman T, Teramoto (2019). Gabapentin and Tricyclics in the Treatment of Post-Concussive Headache, a Retrospective Cohort Study. Headache, 59(3), 371-382. (Read full publication)
    6. Hansen C, Godfrey B, Wixom J, McFadden (2015). Incidence, severity, and impact of hyperhidrosis in people with lower-limb amputation. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 52(1), 31-40. (Read full publication)
    7. Gardner JE, Teramoto M, Hansen (2019). Factors Associated With Degree and Length of Recovery in Children With Mild and Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurosurgery, 85(5), E842-E850. (Read full publication)
    8. Lannan FM, Powell J, Kim GM, Hansen CR, Pasquina PF, Smith D (2021). Hyperhidrosis of the residual limb: a narrative review of the measurement and treatment of excess perspiration affecting individuals with amputation. Prosthetics and orthotics international, 45, 477-486. (Read full publication)
    9. Hansen C, Cushman D, Chen W, Bounsanga J, Hung (2017). Reliability Testing of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Between the Ages of 5 and 14. Clinical journal of sport medicine, 27(1), 64-68. (Read full publication)
    10. Hansen C, Cushman D, Anderson N, Chen W, Cheng C, Hon SD, Hung (2016). A Normative Dataset of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Aged Between 5 and 14. Clinical journal of sport medicine, 26(6), 497-501. (Read full publication)
    11. Kuo KT, Hunter BC, Obayashi M, Lider J, Teramoto M, Cortez M, Hansen (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. (Read full publication)
    12. Hansen CR, Godfrey (2017). Residual Limb Hyperhidrosis Managed by Botulinum Toxin Injections, Enhanced by the Iodine-Starch Test: A Case Report. PM & R, 9(4), 415-418. (Read full publication)
    13. Mountan S, Duncan C, Hansen (2021). Resolution of Prosthesis-Related Residual Limb Wounds Following Botulinum Toxin for Secondary Hyperhidrosis. . PM & R, 14(8), 1026-1028.
    14. Hansen C, Waller LC, Brady D, Teramoto (2022). Relationship Between CT Head Findings and Long-term Recovery in Children with Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain injury, 2(36), 77-86. (Read full publication)
    15. Fino PC, Dibble LE, Wilde EA, Fino NF, Johnson P, Cortez MM, Hansen CR, van der Veen SM, Skop KM, Werner JK, Tate DF, Levin HS, Pugh MJV, Walker W (2022). Sensory Phenotypes for Balance Dysfunction After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurology, 99(5), e521-e535. (Read full publication)
    16. Webster JB,Miknevich MA,Stevens P,Hansen (2009). Lower extremity orthotic management in neurologic rehabilitation. Critical reviews in physical and rehabilitation medicine, 21(1), 1-23. (Read full publication)
    17. Hansen CR, Teramoto M, Gardner J, Vaughan (2023). Evidence for the Validation of a Single Item Recovery Question (SIRQ) in Children With Mild and Complicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Pediatric neurology, 142, 16-22. (Read full publication)
    18. Kramer A, Foley J, Hansen C, Teramoto (2024). Parent-Reported Academic Outcomes After a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Pediatric Population. The Journal of school health, 95(1), 5-16. (Read full publication)
    19. Hansen C, Teramoto M, Gardner JE, Capizzi A (2023). Sport participation among children with complicated mild traumatic brain injury. PM & R, 15(8), 943-953. (Read full publication)
    20. Bollinger BJ, Chrisman SP, Sahlberg J, Mendoza JA, Palermo TM, Zhou C, Brooks MA, Rivara FP, Pedersen P, Prentice E, Hansen (2024). Understanding factors influencing exercise program adherence for youth with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Brain injury, 39(4), 286-299. (Read full publication)
    21. Hansen C, Capizzi AN, Gavern N, Codden RR, Millar M (2025). Return to sports after pediatric traumatic brain injury: An expert panel survey. PM & R, 17(4), 360-370. (Read full publication)
    22. Yang S, Johnson PK, Hansen CR, Wilde EA, Cortez MM, Dibble LE, Fino PC, Raffegeau T (2025). Talking While Walking After Concussion: Acute Effects of Concussion on Speech Pauses and Gait Speed. Neurorehabilitation and neural repair, 39(5), 355-364. (Read full publication)
    23. Hunt, G.R., Gabert, L., Hansen, C., Foreman, K. B., Lenzi, T (2025). Open dataset of kinetics, kinematics, and electromyography of above-knee amputees during stand-up and sit-down. Scientific Data, 12(1), 433.
    24. Cheney, C., Mele, K., Kendall, R., Hansen, C., Sperry, B., Cooper, A., Burnham, T., Conger, A., McCormick, Z. (2025). Cooled radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of refractory postamputation neuroma'associated pain: A prospective pilot study in PM&R. PM&R, 18(1), 15-23.

    Book Chapter

    1. Hansen C, Green (2025). Trauma to the Nervous System.

    Other

    1. Hansen (2020). Residual Limb Sweating: How to Manage it. 18.
    2. Nancy Reynolds, Hansen, (2022). Blog, Diagnosing and Treating Pain After Amputation Surgery, Content Expert, University of Utah Health website https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2022/11/pain-after-amputation-surgery.php .
    3. Hansen (2024). Blog, What To Do When Concussion Symptoms Won't Go Away, Content Expert, University of Utah Health website https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2024/04/what-do-when-concussion-symptoms-wont-go-away.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Hansen (2015). "A'Doctor's Take on the Condition in the Will Smith Movie ¿Concussion'on The Scope Health Sciences Radio.
    2. Hansen (2015). What is a Concussion?.
    3. Hansen (2015). "What Does a Concussion Clinic Do?" on The Scope Health Sciences Radio.
    4. Hansen (2015). "Should I Let My Kids Play Contact Sports?" On the Scope Health Sciences Radio.
    5. Hansen (2019). Concussion Care in Schools.
    6. Hansen, (2022). "Mirror Therapy to Treat Phantom Limb Pain" On the Scope Health Sciences Radio [Web], Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Health Care. .

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