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Steven R. Edgley
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Steven R. Edgley, MD

Languages spoken: English

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Dr. Steven Edgley is the Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, and an Associate Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. At the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, 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. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Quality of Life 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. In 2013, Dr. Edgley was given the Healthcare Hero Award by Utah Business Magazine. In 2022, Dr. Edgley received the Richard A. and Carmen J. Rogers Presidential Endowed Chair.


Board Certification

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Patient Rating

Patients repeatedly praise Dr. Edgley and his team for being compassionate, patient, and clear in their explanations, and many note that support staff are friendly and competent. Several reviewers report improved function, reduced pain, and an overall enhancement in quality of life, expressing strong trust and confidence in his care. A few comments were mixed, mentioning virtual-visit communication challenges and cases where medication changes or explanations happened after the visit.

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5.0 /5
( out of 73 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


2026-04-29
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He's easy to talk to because he understands what you are going through!

2026-04-23
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He really cares about you as an individual and how you are feeling. Wants to make sure the shots are working.

2026-02-25
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He listens and cares. Always a positive to see him

2026-01-29
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Great doctor

2026-01-20
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr Edgley is always helpful and polite. He tells you what he is going to do.

2025-11-26
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is awesome. Positive and answers every question asked Always feel better after a visit with him

2025-11-20
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr Edgley is an exceptional person and physician. I am fortunate to have found him!

2025-11-14
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Excellent doctor. Understands what it's like to suffer from a stroke.

2025-11-05
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is very interesting in all my concerns.

2025-10-22
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is amazing. Fun and caring. Very good at what he does . Always listens and is helping to make things better

2025-09-09
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He provides excellent care for my specific complaints and new or changing issues, he is the bestest!!!

2025-08-27
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is the best.

2025-07-16
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is very caring and has your best interest in the procedures he is doing

2025-06-07
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Thank you you are so kind and I appreciate you so much

2025-06-05
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is the best!

2025-05-19
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Explains everything very well and is always positive and encouraging

2025-04-19
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Very caring and listens to concerns.

2025-04-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He is amazing and kind. I appreciate it my doctor

2025-04-03
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He's sooooo awesome!!!! I love him and his staff!!!

2025-02-21
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Thanks Dr. Edgley we look forward to the appointments we have with you, you are a motivating factor to Steve's rehabilitation and recovery.

2025-02-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He listens and offers great advise and encouragement

2024-11-05
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Throughly listens and is helpful with treatments Always feel more positive after a appointment with him

2024-10-16
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley is a very compassionate, thoughtful, and thorough provider. I have benefitted from his care to my specific neurological condition. I have seen improved function and decreased discomfort and expect that to improve my long term well-being.

2024-10-11
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr Edgely's knowledge of the musculoskeletal part of the body and his empathy for his stroke patients promotes confidence in his care and treatments.

2024-09-14
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley has always been of great encouragement for me when I'm discouraged. Always greets me with a smile.

2024-07-17
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Good listener, supportive and knowledgeable.

2024-05-23
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Tanner is the best! Boy, he made me feel comfortable and he knows his stuff!

2024-05-09
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Always feel better after seeing him. Positive and Helpful

2024-05-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Thanks to all of you, I truly appreciate everything you do to help me. I still have issues with my pump. I still feel like it's not working:(_

2024-04-23
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley is always respectful and courteous. He cares about how I feel.

2024-03-22
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

He's easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable

2023-12-22
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Good doc

2023-11-05
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr Edgley is so knowledgeable and I feel like he understands my needs better than anyone I have met with.

2023-11-03
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Great personal care.

2023-10-28
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley is amazing!

2023-10-24
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley listened very carefully to my son. Kevin, my son, felt he was "phenomenal" and stated that directly to Dr. Edgley!

2023-10-13
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr Edgley is always ready to talk to you about what will and what will not work for each individual patient he sees while holding a general kind conversation with you. He understands everyone is different in their care yet is treating everyone with kindness.

2023-10-08
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Very caring and competent

2023-08-20
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Awesome Dr.

2023-08-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

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

2023-08-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Always great to meet with him. Leave feeling better

2023-07-13
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Love dr edgeley! Not so with his staff

2023-07-12
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Give the man a raise. He deserves it.

2023-07-10
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Professional, caring service

2022-12-18
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.

2022-12-18
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.

2022-11-17
Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

Extremely caring and empathetic.

2022-04-17
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgely is detailed, thorough, sincere, and doesn't rush through his appointment with you.

2022-04-01
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr Edgely and the entire clinic staff are amazing!

2021-10-28
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr.Edgely has such a good bed side manner he gives us a good feeling being under his care

2021-10-11
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

We love the U! We love the entire Neuro team at the U! THANK YOU!

2021-10-07
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley is a great blessing for his patients

2021-10-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

I appreciate how understanding and kind Dr. Edgely is. He does a great job with the Botox injections for my muscle spasticity and I really appreciate him being so willing to listen to me.

2021-09-20
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

I am very thankful to have Dr. Edgley for my doctor

2021-06-12
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Edgley for my doctor.

2021-03-26
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

excellent service

2021-03-07
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgeley is the best. I feel very fortunate to have him for my doctor!

2021-01-12
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

NEEDS TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME TO TALK

2020-12-17
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Love Dr. Edgley

2020-12-17
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

when we have been connected, it has been very good. They have explained all we have ask and then some. they have given us all of the up dates.

2020-11-29
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgley is the best. I'm so thankful to have him for my doctor.

2020-09-10
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

very good experience with all

2020-09-08
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Dr. Edgely is absolutely amazing!

2020-08-30
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Edgley for my doctor.

2020-08-07
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

good

2020-08-04
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

IT WAS A GREAT VISIT AND REACH AN UNDERSTANDING

2020-07-21
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

good

2020-05-23
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

WITH THE VIRTUAL VISIT IT HAS TAKEN THE FACE TO FACE TIME OUT AND THUS THE TRUST ISSUE WITH THE DOCTOR PATIENT IS NO LONGER. THERE CAUSING PROBLEMS OF TRUST BETWEEN THE TWO

2020-05-17
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Edgley is the best!!

2020-02-13
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Edgeley is top notch and I am very fortunate to have him for my doctor.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Dr. Steven Edgley is the Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, and an Associate Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. At the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, 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. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Quality of Life 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. In 2013, Dr. Edgley was given the Healthcare Hero Award by Utah Business Magazine. In 2022, Dr. Edgley received the Richard A. and Carmen J. Rogers Presidential Endowed Chair.


Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Education history

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

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Thomson CJ, Caden Hamrick W, Travis JW, Adkins MD, Maitre PP, Edgely SR, George J (2025). Simultaneous and Proportional Myoelectric Control of Multiple Degrees of Freedom in Individuals With Chronic Hemiparesis. IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering, 33, 3246-3258.
  2. Terrill AL,Kirby AV,Nagata N,Bell S,Edgley (2024). Exploring the physical, psychological, and social benefits of adaptive outdoor cycling in persons with stroke using a mixed methods approach. Disability and health journal,
  3. Thomson CJ, Mino FR, Lopez DR, Maitre PP, Edgley SR, George J (2024). Proportional myoelectric control of a virtual bionic arm in participants with hemiparesis, muscle spasticity, and impaired range of motion. Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 21(1), 222.
  4. Mahan MA, Eli I, Hamrick F, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Shingleton R, Tucker Balun K, Edgley S (2021). Highly Selective Partial Neurectomies for Spasticity: A Single-Center Experience. Neurosurgery, 89(5), 827-835.
  5. 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 (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. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 9(12), 1181-1190.
  6. Gracies JM, Esquenazi A, Brashear A, Edgley SR, O'Dell M, Hedera P, Rubin BS, Picaut P (2016). Poster 288 Efficacy and Safety of Repeated AbobotulinumtoxinA Injections in Adults with Lower Limb Spasticity. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 8(9 Suppl), S254.
  7. 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. The Lancet. Neurology, 14(10), 992-1001.
  8. Edgley SR, Gershkoff A (2010). Common Pain Syndromes in Stroke Patients: Review of Two Cases. Topics in stroke rehabilitation, 17(3), 179-182.
  9. Moroz A, Edgley SR, Lew H, Chae J, Lombard LA, Camiolo Reddy C, Robinson K (2009). Rehabilitation Interventions in Parkinson's Disease. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1(3 Suppl), S42-S48.
  10. Camiolo Reddy C, Moroz A, Edgley SR, Lew H, Chae J, Lombard L (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 1. Stroke Management in the Acute Care Setting. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1(3 Suppl), S4-S12.
  11. Lombard LA, Camiolo Reddy C, Moroz A, Lew H, Chae J, Edgley S (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 2. Poststroke Medical Complications. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1(3 Suppl), S13-S18.
  12. Lew HL, Lombard LA, Camiolo Reddy C, Moroz A, Edgley SR, Chae (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 3. Poststroke Rehabilitation. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1(3 Suppl), S19-S26.
  13. Moroz A,Edgley SR,Lew HL,Chae J,Lombard LA,Reddy CC,Robinson K (2009). Rehabilitation Interventions in Parkinson Disease. PM & R, 1(3 SUPPL.),
  14. Lombard LA,Reddy CC,Moroz A,Lew HL,Chae J,Edgley S (2009). Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 2. Poststroke Medical Complications. PM & R, 1(3 SUPPL.),
  15. Lew HL,Lombard LA,Reddy CC,Moroz A,Edgley SR,Chae (2009). Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 3. Poststroke Rehabilitation. PM & R, 1(3 SUPPL.),

Review

  1. Edgley SR, Lew HL, Moroz A, Chae J, Lombard LA, Reddy C (2009). Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 4. Community Integration. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1(3 Suppl), S27-34.

Book

  1. Steven R. Edgley, M (2019). Life Between Two Gardens: Finding Purpose and Embracing Hope Amid Life's Greatest Challenges.
  2. Steven R. Edgley, M (2019). Thriving After Your Stroke: Rebuilding the Mind and Body to Create a Meaningful Life.

Book Chapter

  1. Duncan, C., Edgley S (2018). Upper Limb Orthoses for the Stroke and Brain Injured Patient. 146-156.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Capizzi A, Rudolph L, Teramoto M, Edgley (2024). Increasing step counts in stroke survivors with GarminConnect and the Garmin Viviofit3: a pilot study. .
  2. Lopez DR, Thomson CJ, Mino FR, Edgley SR, Maitre PP, Iversen MM, George J (2023). Delayed Muscle Activity in Stroke Survivors with Upper-Limb Hemiparesis.
  3. Citterman AR, Stewart AE, Urban RJ, Trout MA, Iversen MM, Richards LG, Edgley SR, Maitre PP, George J (2023). Impaired Discrimination of Electrocutaneous Stimulation in the Paretic Hand of Stroke Survivors.

Abstract

  1. Kitchen Andren KA, Mullen CM, Teramoto M, Simpson A, McGarrity L, Edgley S (2024). Neuropsychological assessment and prediction of supervision needs following stroke.
  2. Gracies JM, Esquenazi A, Brashear A, Edgley SR, O'Dell M, Hedera P, Rubin BS, Picaut (2018). Efficacy and Safety of Repeated AbobotulinumtoxinA Injections in Adults With Lower Limb Spasticity. Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. 8(9), S254.

Other

  1. Edgley (2003). The Fire Within.

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Edgley, S (2021). "Can you have a recurrent stroke?".
  2. Edgley, S (2020). Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients.
  3. Edgley (2017). What is recovery like for stoke survivors?.
  4. Edgley, (2015). Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery 50 Years Ago Vs. Today.
  5. Edgley, (2015). Successful Stroke Recovery: A Conversation Between Stroke Survivors.
  6. Edgley, (2014). The Importance of Walking Speed for Stroke Victims.
  7. Edgley, (2014). Young Stroke Survivors Can Recover to Their Full Potential.
  8. Edgley, (2014). Proper Rehabilitation is Crucial for Stroke Victims to Bounce Back.