Grant Hirayama, PT, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education
College of Health Sciences
Join year: 2013
DPT, Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, 2013
BA, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, CA 2007
OCS, Orthopedic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities (ABPTS), 2017
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Physical Therapist Residency Program, 2016 -2017
Diploma in Osteopractic, 2019
American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in Dry Needling, 2019
American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy, 2019
Certifiied Graston Technique Specialist (GTS), Graston Technique, 2018
Owens Recovery Science: Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Certified, 2017
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist; American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), 2017
ROCKTAPE: Functional Movement Techniques - Blades Certified, 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 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, 2019
Specialty Training:
Biomechanical Orthotic Fitting, 2013, 2016, 2017
PT 5050 Kinseiology I
PT 5233 Foundations of Patient Examination
PT 5210 Exam & Mgmt Musculoskeletal II
PT 8500 Selected Topics
- Taping Techniques for Orthopedic Patients
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Techniques
Recipient of the Bertha Oliver Memorial Award, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Professions, 2013
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
WesternU Multi-Purpose Simulation Laboratory Design Committee, 2018 - Present
WesternU Flexible Classroom Design Taskforce, 2018 - Present
WesternU Alumni Committee, 2017 - Present
WesternU CHS Dean Search Committee, 2020 - Present
CHS Faculty Assembly (Chair), 2019 - Present
CHS Flexible Space Planning Committee, 2018 - Present
CHS Student Academic Performance Committee, 2016 - Present
CHS Student Conduct Committee, 2016 - Present
DPTE Search Committee (Chair), 2019 - 2020
DPTE Awards Committee, 2014 - Present
DPTE Admissions Committee, 2014 - Present
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.