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Grant Hirayama, PT, DPT, OCS

Grant Hirayama, PT, DPT, OCS

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education - California

College of Health Sciences

ghirayama@westernu.edu

Phone: 5598

Join year: 2013

  • Education

    DPT, Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, 2013

    BA, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, CA 2007

    Clinical Residency

    Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Pomona, CA

    Physical Therapist Resident03/2016-3/2017

  • Education Experience

    Continuing Education

    · Titleist Performance Institute 06/2023

    · MEDBRIDGE (Various; See Transcript) 2022-2023

    · Functional Movement Systems: Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level II 06/2023

    · Functional Movement Systems: Y-Balance Test 05/2023

    · Functional Movement Systems: Functional Movement Screen Level II 06/2022

    · Functional Movement Systems: Fundamental Capacity Screen 06/2022

    · Functional Movement Systems: Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level I 06/2022

    · Functional Movement Systems: Functional Movement Screen Level I 06/2022

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Non-Thrust Mobilization Techniques… I-II 2019

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization I 2019

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Extremity Manipulative Therapy… I 2019

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Differential Diagnosis… I 2019

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy… I 2019

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Dry Needling I-III 2019

    · American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Spinal Manipulative Therapy I-IV 2019

    · HSS: Live-Streaming Rehab Grand Rounds: FORE! Treating the Senior Golfer 03/21/2018

    · APTA: Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing: Updates and Critical Clinical Decision Making 03/2018

    · Graston Technique: M1-Updates & Revisions 03/2018

    · Owens Recovery Science: Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation10/2017

    · ROCKTAPE: Functional Movement Techniques – Blades 11/2016

    · ROCKTAPE: Fascial Movement Taping Level II (FMT-Performance) 02/2016

    · ROCKTAPE: Fascial Movement Taping Level I (FMT-Basic) 02/2016

    · ROCKTAPE: Performance Movement Techniques 11/2015

    · Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Seminars with Michael B. Miller 01/2015-10/2015

    · Graston Technique: M2-Advanced Upper/Lower Quadrant Training 11/2014

    · Graston Technique: M1-Basic Training 07/2014

    · American Physical Therapy Association: Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program 04/2014

    · Back School of Atlanta: Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics 01/2014

    · JOBST: Custom Garments 07/2013

    · Kinesio Taping Association International: Advanced Sports (KT3) 04/2013

    · Kinesio Taping Association International: Fundamentals and Advanced (KT1 & KT2) 12/2012

    Physiotherapy Associates: Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine and Hip: Interactions and Evidence with Shirley A. Sahrmann 11/2012

  • Certification
    • Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Certification 06/2023
    • Functional Movement Systems: Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level II 06/2023
    • Functional Movement Systems: Y-Balance Test 05/2023
    • Functional Movement Systems: Functional Movement Screen Level II 06/2022
    • Functional Movement Systems: Fundamental Capacity Screen 06/2022
    • Functional Movement Systems: Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level I 06/2022
    • Functional Movement Systems: Functional Movement Screen Level I 06/2022
    • Diploma in Osteopractic 12/2019
    • American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in Dry Needling 08/2019
    • American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy 12/2019
    • Certified Graston Technique® Specialist (GTS), Graston Technique® 2018
    • Owens Recovery Science: Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Certified 10/2017
    • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist; American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) 06/19/2017
    • ROCKTAPE: Functional Movement Techniques – Blades Certified 11/2016
    • ROCKTAPE: Fascial Movement Taping Level II (FMT-Performance) Certified 2016
    • ROCKTAPE: Fascial Movement Taping Level I (FMT-Basic) Certified 2016
    • ROCKTAPE: Performance Movement Techniques (PMT) Certified 2015
    • Graston Technique® (GT) Certified Provider, Graston Technique® 2014
    • Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association 2013
    • CEAS I - Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist I, The Back School of Atlanta 2013
    • CKTP - Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Kinesio Taping Association International 2013
    • Certified JOBST Custom Garment Fitter, JOBST 2013
    • BLS Certified - Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Expires: 04/2025

    Specialty Training:

    Biomechanical Orthotic Fitting, 2013, 2016, 2017

  • License

    PT - California

  • Professional Experience
    • Western University of Health Sciences’ “Western Diabetes Institute”, Pomona, CA
    • Physical Therapist 06/2014-06/2019
    • Western University of Health Sciences’ Department of Physical Therapy Education, Pomona, CA
    • Assistant Professor 05/2020-Present
    • Instructor/Clinical Faculty 08/2013-05/2020
    • San Antonio Regional Hospital, Upland, CA
    • Physical Therapist 10/2013-Present
    • Physical Therapist Licensed Applicant 08/2013–10/2013
    • Physical Therapist Aide 07/2013–08/2013
  • Work Site

    San Antonio Regional Hospital, Upland, CA

  • Teaching Experience

    Fall 2023

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5070 Patient Care Skills I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2023

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2023

    o Instructor - PT5210 Examination and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2022

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5070 Patient Care Skills I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2022

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2022

    o Instructor - PT5210 Examination and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2021

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT570 Patient Care Skills I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2021

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2021

    o Instructor - PT5210 Examination and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2020

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5070 Patient Care Skills I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2020

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2020

    o Instructor - PT5210 Examination and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2019

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5070 Patient Care Skills I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2019

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2019

    o Instructor - PT5210 Examination and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5070 Patient Care Skills I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2018

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2018

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2018

    o Instructor - PT6065 Patient Care Skills II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2017

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2017

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) Techniques

    Spring 2017

    o Instructor - PT6065 Patient Care Skills II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2016

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2016

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    Spring 2016

    o Instructor - PT6065 Patient Care Skills II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2015

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2015

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    Spring 2015

    o Instructor - PT6065 Patient Care Skills II

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2014

    o Instructor - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Teaching Assistant - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Summer 2014

    o Instructor - PT5233 Foundations of Patient Exam

    o Instructor - PT8500 Selected Topics: Taping Techniques

    Spring 2014

    o Assistant Teacher - PT5035 Anatomy II

    o Assistant Teacher - PT5210 Examination and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II

    o Assistant Teacher - PT6020 Examination and Management of Neurological Disorders I

    o Group Facilitator - IPE5100 Patient Centered Cases II - An Interprofessional Approach

    Fall 2013

    o Assistant Teacher - PT5030 Anatomy I

    o Assistant Teacher - PT5050 Kinesiology I

    o Assistant Teacher - PT5070 Patient Care Skills I

    Group Facilitator - IPE5000 Patient Centered Cases I - An Interprofessional Approach

    Guest Lectures

    “PT from the Orthopaedic Perspective”, presented at the Student Health Professions Education Program, located in Pomona, California 07/01/2023

    “PT from the Orthopaedic Perspective”, presented at the Student Health Professions Education Program, located in Pomona, California 07/01/2022

    “PT from the Orthopaedic Perspective”, presented at the Student Health Professions Education Program, located in Pomona, California 07/01/2021

    “PT from the Orthopaedic Perspective”, presented at the Student Health Professions Education Program, located in Pomona, California 07/01/2020

    “PT from the Orthopaedic Perspective”, presented at the Student Health Professions Education Program, located in Pomona, California 07/01/2019

    “Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Outpatient Setting”, presented at CORE Physical Therapy, located in Fullerton, California 03/10/2018

    “Inspiring the Next Generation of Allied Health Professionals…”, presented at California State University of Fullerton, in Fullerton, California10/2017,10/2018

  • Courses

    PT 5050 Kinesiology I

    PT 5210 Examination & Mgmt Musculoskeletal II

    PT 8500 Selected Topics

    • Taping Techniques for Orthopedic Patients
    • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Techniques
  • Research Grant

    Research Presentations

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2021 Mentoring Conference – Panel Presenter 10/2021

    o Fillerup, G., Hirayama, G., Masada, G., & Schilling, D. (2021, December). Succession Planning: A Multi-Generational Approach to Building a New Faculty Member in a Graduate Level Program. Platform session presented at the University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2021 Mentoring Conference – Poster Presenter 10/2021

    o Fillerup, G., Hirayama, G., Masada, G., & Schilling, D. (2021, December). Succession Planning: A Multi-Generational Approach to Building a New Faculty Member in a Graduate Level Program. Poster presented at the University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2020 Mentoring Conference – Panel Presenter 10/2020

    o Liggan, L., Rogers, C., Masada, G., Irwin, S., Fillerup, G., Snyder, S., Hirayama, G., Wilder, E., & Schilling, D. (2020, October). Mentorship a Lifelong Process-Phases, Roles and Dynamics in the Development of Mentoring Relationship. Platform session presented at the University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2019 Mentoring Conference – Panel Presenter 10/2019

    o “Inter-Professional Transfer Training/Body Mechanics Mentor Workshop for Optometry Students”

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2019 Mentoring Conference – Poster Presenter 10/2019

    o “Inter-Professional Transfer Training/Body Mechanics Mentor Workshop for Optometry Students”

    · 2018 California Physical Therapy Association Conference – Poster Presenter 09/2018

    o “Determining the Efficacy of Kinesio® Tex Tape in Postural Correction.”

    · 2018 APTA NEXT Conference – Poster Presenter 06/2018

    o “Determining the Efficacy of Kinesio® Tex Tape in Postural Correction.”

    § Awarded: “APTA NEXT Conference 2018 Abstract Special Recognition”

    · 2017 APTA Education Leadership Conference – Platform Presenter 10/2017

    o “Simulation on the Cheap! Creating an economical, efficient & effective scenario-based patient simulation lab.”

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2015 Mentoring Conference - Poster Presenter 10/2015

    o “Growing Your Own: How to successfully identify & mentor students for faculty positions.”

    · University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute - 2015 Mentoring Conference - Panel Presenter 10/2015

    o “Growing Your Own: How to successfully identify & mentor students for faculty positions.”

    · 2015 APTA Education Leadership Conference – Platform Presenter 10/2015

    o “An Innovative Learning Activity for Anatomy and Kinesiology Collaborative Education Using Kinesiology Tape”

    · 2013 California Physical Therapy Association Conference – Poster Presenter 2013

    “The Effects of Kinesio® Tex Gold Tape on Vertical Jump, 20-M Sprint, and Self-Perception of Physical Performance in High School Basketball Players.”

  • Awards

    Recipient of the Bertha Oliver Memorial Award, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Professions, 2013

  • Organizations

    National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2017 - Present

    Kinesio Taping Association International, 2013 - Present

    California Physical Therapy Association, 2012 - Present

    American Physical Therapy Association, 2012 - Present

    Acute Care Section, Orthopedic Section, Sports Physical Therapy Section

  • Committees

    WesternU Ergonomic Assessment Committee, 2020 - Present

    WesternU Title IX Committee, 2020 - Present

    WesternU Multi-Purpose Simulation Laboratory Design Committee, 2018 - 2020

    WesternU Flexible Classroom Design Taskforce, 2018 - 2020

    WesternU Alumni Committee, 2017 - 2020

    WesternU CHS Dean Search Committee, 2020 - 2021

    CHS Ballot Committee, 2023 - Present

    CHS Department of Occupational Therapy Education Chair Search Committee, 2022-2023

    CHS Departmental Staff Search Committee (DPTE-CA; DPTE-OR; MSMS), 2022 - Present

    CHS Departmental Faculty Search Committee (DPTE-CA; DPTE-OR; DPAE), 2018 - 2023

    CHS Faculty Assembly (Consultant), 2020 - 2021

    CHS Faculty Assembly (Chair), 2019 - 2020

    CHS Flexible Space Planning Committee, 2018 - 2020

    CHS Student Academic Performance Committee, 2016 - 2019,2022 - Present

    CHS Student Conduct Committee, 2016 - 2019

    DPTE Search Committee (Chair), 2019 - 2020

    DPTE Awards Committee, 2014 - Present

    DPTE Admissions Committee, 2014 - Present

  • Community Organizations

    Volunteer Work

    Azusa Free Clinic 09/2017

    Western University of Health Sciences’ Department of Physical Therapy Education and The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team Game Fundraiser 10/2014

    Western University of Health Sciences’ Annual Community Health Fair 2010-2020

    Pipeline to Health Careers 08/2011-08/2021

    OC On Track: Mentoring Children of Prisoners 12/2005-12/2008

  • Publications

    Fillerup, G., Hirayama, G., Masada, G., & Schilling, D. (2021, December). Succession Planning: A Multi-Generational Approach to Building a New Faculty Member in a Graduate Level Program. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching, 5(14), 516-523.

    Liggan, L., Rogers, C., Masada, G., Irwin, S., Fillerup, G., Snyder, S., Hirayama, G., Wilder, E., & Schilling, D. (2020, October). Mentorship a Lifelong Process-Phases, Roles and Dynamics in the Development of Mentoring Relationship. Platform session presented at the University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

    Chaney, C., Hirayama, G., Mendoza, T., Schmitt, D., Janini, S. (July - August 2015). "The Effects of Kinesio Tex Gold Tape on Vertical Jump, 20-M Sprint, and Self-Perception of Physical Performance in High School Basketball Players." Current Orthopedic Practice, 26(4); 420-424.