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Pamela A. Hansen
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Pamela A. Hansen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1B, Wellness and Integrative Health
Salt Lake City
801-587-4585

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109
  • Dr. Pamela A. Hansen is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in musculoskeletal, spine and cancer rehabilitation. She holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a sub-specialty Board Certification in Sports Medicine. Research interests include exercise in the cancer population, improvement in quality healthcare and patient outcomes, and medical education. Her clinical interests include exercise throughout the lifespan with attention to the aging population, cancer rehabilitation, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage pain, including joint and interventional spine procedures.

    Dr. Hansen is the Medical Director for the POWER (Personal Optimism with Exercise Recovery) Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center, which she founded in 2005. This program offers cancer patients personalized rehabilitation programs based on diagnosis, cancer treatment type and phase, as well as personal goals. POWER helps people affected by cancer improve their quality of life, reduce the side effects of their treatments, and increase strength for daily living.

    Dr. Hansen has also served as the PM&R Residency Program Director since 2009.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Sports Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 146 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    January 17, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Hansen is great! Personable, informative, kind and helpful.

    January 16, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Hansen seemed like a caring and compassionate individual and looked for additional ways to help me...such as suggesting a group experience for help with learning to manage chronic pain.

    January 07, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent Doctor Excellent Care

    December 22, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    I love that Dr Hansen makes the injections as comfortable as possible

    December 12, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Hansen is very efficient, empathetic, and professional. She reviewed treatment options and gave her recommendation. She made sure the next step was scheduled promptly.

    December 05, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Doctor Hansen listened to all of my concerns. She was very thorough and explained everything.

    November 21, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Since my first visit in 2009 Dr Hansen has been terrific

    October 30, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent Orthopedic and Pain doctor!

    October 21, 2024
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Great care provider

  • Dr. Pamela A. Hansen is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in musculoskeletal, spine and cancer rehabilitation. She holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a sub-specialty Board Certification in Sports Medicine. Research interests include exercise in the cancer population, improvement in quality healthcare and patient outcomes, and medical education. Her clinical interests include exercise throughout the lifespan with attention to the aging population, cancer rehabilitation, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage pain, including joint and interventional spine procedures.

    Dr. Hansen is the Medical Director for the POWER (Personal Optimism with Exercise Recovery) Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center, which she founded in 2005. This program offers cancer patients personalized rehabilitation programs based on diagnosis, cancer treatment type and phase, as well as personal goals. POWER helps people affected by cancer improve their quality of life, reduce the side effects of their treatments, and increase strength for daily living.

    Dr. Hansen has also served as the PM&R Residency Program Director since 2009.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Sports Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Musculoskeletal and Spine Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Washington Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Washington Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Northwestern University Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Psychology - South Dakota State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Coletta AM, Haverbeck Simon L, Maslana K, Taylor S, Larson K, Hansen PA, Thomas VM, Ulrich CM, Kohli M, Chipman J, Swami U, Gupta S, Maughan BL, Agarwal N (2024). Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training to Preserve Muscle Mass and Attenuate Cancer Progression (CREATINE-52): A Protocol for a Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Cancer, 24(1), 493.
    2. Dunston ER, Bai Y, Newton M, Podlog L, Walker D, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen PA, Coletta AM (2022). Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated with Follow-up in a Hospital-based Exercise Oncology Program. . Integr Cancer Ther, 21.
    3. Coletta AM, Playdon M, Baron KG, Wei M, Kelley K, Vaklavas C, Beck A, Buys SS, Chipman J, Ulrich CM, Walker D, White S, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen P (2021). The Association Between Time-of-day of Habitual Exercise Training and Changes in Relevant Cancer Health Outcomes Among Cancer Survivors. PLoS One, 16(10), e0258135.
    4. Hansen PA, English M, Willick SE (05/23/2012). Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis in the Hip or Knee? PM R, (4), S117-S121.
    5. Paidin M, Hansen PA, McFadden M, Kendall RW (11/01/2011). Contrast Dispersal Patterns as a Predictor of Clinical Outcome with Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Lumbar Radiculopathy. 3(11), 1022-1027.
    6. Daubs MD, Patel AA, Willick SE, Kendall RW, Hansen PA, Petron DJ, Brodke DS (11/12/2010). Clinical Impression Versus Standardized Questionnaire: The Spinal Surgeon's Ability to Assess Psychological Distress. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92, 1-6.
    7. Willick SE, Hansen PA (07/01/2010). Running and Osteoarthritis. Clin Sports Med, 29(3), 417-428.
    8. Hansen PA, Dechet CB, Porucznik CA, LaStayo PC (11/01/2009). Comparing eccentric resistance exercise in prostate cancer survivors on and off hormone therapy: a pilot study. 1(11), 1019-24.
    9. Hansen PA, Micklesen P, Robinson LR (2004). Clinical utility of the flick maneuver in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 83(5), 363-7. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Hansen PA, Henrie AM, Deimel GW, Willick SE (08/20/2015). Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb. In Braddom R, Cifu D (Eds.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Fifth). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
    2. Hansen PA, Willick SE (04/02/2014). Running and Osteoarthritis. In Wilder R, O'Conner F, Magrum Eric (Eds.), The Complete Textbook of Running Medicine (second, pp. 620-630). Monterey: Healthy Learning.
    3. Hansen, PA, Willick SE (01/01/2011). Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb. In Braddom R (Ed.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Fourth, pp. 843-870). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
    4. Hansen PA, Willick SE (01/01/2007). Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb. In Braddom R (Ed.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Third). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
    5. Hansen PA, Reed K (2006). Common musculoskeletal problems in the performing artist. In D. Dellapena (Ed.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America (17). Salt Lake City: Elsevier.

    Abstract

    1. Lanpher A, Brady D, Mascoe J, Hansen P, Davies R, Stiel K, Armstrong A (2024). Wellness Initiatives within the PM&R Residency Program. Poster presented at the University of Utah Evidence Based Practice + Wellness Champions Poster Fair. [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)
    2. Tran J, Kramer A, Hansen P (2024). Impact-PMR: Innovative Methods for Preceptor Advancement and Clinical Teaching in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Poster presented at the Education Scholarship Retreat. [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)
    3. Hansen PA, Zingg R, Coletta AM, Walker D, Rose N (2020). Preliminary Efficacy of a Hospital Based Exercise Oncology Program. Poster presentation at the 2020 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, San Diego, CA and The 24th Multidisciplinary Management of Cancers Conference. [Abstract]. 12(S1), suppl 1.
    4. Christiansen J, Capizzi A, Walker D, Fenger C, Bigelow B, Sandefur K, Trapp S, Hansen P (2020). How Does Mindfulness Added to a Structured Diet and Exercise Program in Cancer Patients Affect Long Term Health Benefits? Poster presentation at the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress and Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. [Abstract]. 99(3), a187.
    5. Hansen, PA, Willick, SE, Kendall, R (2007). Pain reproduction and acute pain relief with transforaminal injections do not predict two-week or two-month pain or functional outcomes. [Abstract]. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 88.
    6. Hansen PA, Micklesen PJ, Robinson LR (2002). The utility of the flick maneuver in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome [Abstract]. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 83, 1641.
    7. Hansen PA, Kraft GH (2002). Successful early treatment and rehabilitation of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis [Abstract]. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 81, 539.