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Aaron J. Provance
( out of 92 reviews )

Aaron J. Provance, CAQSM, FAAP, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500

University Pediatric Clinic

University Pediatric Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2205

University Pediatric Clinic

University Pediatric Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2205
  • Dr. Provance specializes in pediatric sports medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at West Virginia University and his pediatric sports medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. Prior to joining the University of Utah, he served as the medical director of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado for 12 years where he built one of the nation’s leading pediatric sports medicine programs. He now serves as the pediatric sports medicine director within the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. His practice includes management of all pediatric and adolescent sports injuries/fractures. He has a special interest in adventure and extreme sports injuries including mountain biking, rock climbing and skiing/snowboarding injuries.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Sports Medicine) (ABP)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 92 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.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Great at providing the care my child needed and being able to be straight and honest with what she needed to heal move forward from her injury. Thank you

    October 18, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. Provance was very kind and very thorough. He found a small fracture that was missed by a previous doctor. He was very good with my son and I appreciated the time he took with us. I highly recommend him.

    October 12, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Provance listened to all of my concerns and my sons concerns, answered all our questions, and gave great care.

    October 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He was great and explained exactly what was going to happen and why my daughter need to have certain treatments.

    October 03, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He is so great at explaining, and education about the process, we appreciate it.

    September 15, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I would highly recommend Dr Provance. He was so knowledgeable, approachable and did such a great job of explaining everything to us.

    July 25, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Provance was respectful and informative. He spoke to my son and explained things to him. He gave us options and educated us on both routes.. He is great!

    June 27, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Provance was great. He had a great protocol for getting my kid back to gymnastics safely.

    June 25, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He was great at explaining what care my child would need and was understanding about the situation. I was grateful that he didn't seem to be taking extreme measures just so he could get paid more, he found an easy solution that would be better for my child and me as a parent.

  • Dr. Provance specializes in pediatric sports medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at West Virginia University and his pediatric sports medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. Prior to joining the University of Utah, he served as the medical director of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado for 12 years where he built one of the nation’s leading pediatric sports medicine programs. He now serves as the pediatric sports medicine director within the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. His practice includes management of all pediatric and adolescent sports injuries/fractures. He has a special interest in adventure and extreme sports injuries including mountain biking, rock climbing and skiing/snowboarding injuries.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Emergency Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Sports Medicine) (ABP)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Sports Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital Colorado Fellow
    Residency Pediatrics - West Virginia University Hospitals Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Chemistry - West Virginia University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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.
    2. Lenz AProvance A, Johnson LA, Teramoto M (2024). Diving Into Sports Specialization: The Association of Early Specialization on Injury Rates in Youth to Young Adult Divers. Clin J Sport Med, Online ahead of print.
    3. 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. ()
    4. 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. ()
    5. 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. ()
    6. 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. ()
    7. 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. ()
    8. 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. ()
    9. 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. ()
    10. 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. ()
    11. 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. ()
    12. 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. ()
    13. 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. ()
    14. 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. ()
    15. 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. ()
    16. 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. ()
    17. 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. ()
    18. 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. ()
    19. 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. ()
    20. 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. ()
    21. 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. ()
    22. 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. ()
    23. 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). ()
    24. Provance AJ, Wilson J (2020). Return to Play Considerations Amidst COVID-19. Colorado Family Physician.
    25. 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.
    26. 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. ()
    27. 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. ()
    28. 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.
    29. Provance AJ, Daoud AK, Tagawa A, Rhodes J (2018). Pediatric and adolescent injury in skiing. Res Sports Med, 26(sup1), 150-165. ()
    30. Caine DJ, Provance AJ (2018). Pediatric and adolescent injury in adventure and extreme sports. Res Sports Med, 26(sup1), 5-19. ()
    31. 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. ()
    32. 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. ()
    33. Engelman G, Koutures C, Provance A (2016). The Current State of Pediatric Sports Medicine: A Workforce Analysis. Phys Sportsmed, 44(2), 112-8. ()
    34. 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. ()
    35. 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.
    36. 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. ()
    37. Provance AJ, Cain JJ (2010). Kids Corner: Not Just a Bump on the Head. Colorado Family Physician.
    38. 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. 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. ()
    2. 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. ()
    3. Caine DJ, Young K, Provance AJ (2018). Pediatric and adolescent injury in mountain biking. [Review]. Res Sports Med, 26(sup1), 71-90. ()
    4. 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. ()

    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. ()
    2. Khodaee M, Volkmer B, Provance A (2016). Distal Clavicular Torus Fracture in a 15-Year-Old Snowboarder. J Pediatr, 180, 288-288.e1. ()
    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. ()
    4. Provance A (2006). Chronic cough. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 45(9), 871. ()

    Abstract

    1. 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.
    2. Meyers R, Howell DR, Provance AJ (2019). Finger Growth Plate Injuries in Elite, Adolescent Rock Climbers [Abstract]. 50(1), CSM30-CSM80.
    3. Meyers RN, Potter MN, Hobbs S, Provance A (2019). Finger Stress Fractures in Youth Elite Rock Climbers [Abstract]. 7(Suppl 3).
    4. 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.
    5. Engelman G, Wilson J, Sochanska A, Provance A (2016). Isometric Cervical Muscular Strength in Pediatric Athletes with Multiple Concussions [Abstract]. 26(2), e58.
    6. Gustafson K, Provance A (2013). Knee Injury - Football [Abstract]. 45(5), S265.
    7. 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.
    8. Leiszler M, Provance A (2012). Not a Simple Nusremaid’s Elbow [Abstract]. 44(5), Suppl 60.
    9. 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.
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. Fehr SD, Provance AJ (2011). “Pop” Warner Football [Abstract]. 43(5), Suppl 146.
    13. Provance A, Coel R, Younger B (2011). A Model of Care for Young Athletes in the Secondary School Setting [Abstract]. 21(2), Suppl.
    14. 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.
    15. Provance A, Pengel K (2007). Head Injury-Soccer [Abstract]. 39(5), Suppl 109-110.
    16. Provance A, Khan A (2005). Euryblepharon [Abstract]. 45, 1218.
    17. 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.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. ProvanceAJ (2023). Pediatric Sports Injuries, KSL Sports Zone Radio Show, University of Utah Health.   ​​​​​​ [Web].
    2. ProvanceAJ (2023). Winter Sports Injuries, KSL Studio 5 TV Interview, University of Utah Health. [Web].
    3. Provance AJ (2022). Good Things Utah, TV Spot, Winter Sports Injuries [Video]. 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥.
    4. Provance AJ (2022). Doc Talk, KSL Sports Radio Show [Web]. 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥.
    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.