Jay Grandeo, PT, DPT, DScPT is a clinical professor and director of clinical practice and orthopedic residency in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. He received his Doctor of Science from Bellin College in 2022. He is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Throughout his career, Grandeo has dedicated himself to treating musculoskeletal conditions, helping patients restore optimal function, and teaching and mentoring the next generation of physical therapy professionals. His clinical philosophy centers on a comprehensive, individualized approach to patient care, combining manual techniques with targeted therapeutic exercise and patient education.

Academic Distinctions

• William McBeth Research Award for the Outstanding Student Research Project MCP Hahnemann/Drexel University

Faculty Fellowships

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Professional Society

Selected Publications

• Massey BJ, Grandeo J, Favaro L, Bliss R, Gagnon K, Young JL. Physical therapy students' application of an imaging decision rule for acute knee pain [published online ahead of print, 2023 May 2]. Physiother Theory Pract. 2023;1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2023.2206482
• Grandeo, J., Favaro, L., Rhon, D. I., & Young, J. L. (2022). Exercise therapy reporting in clinical trials for chronic neck pain: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 1 - 16. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1644

Grant Participation

• Grandeo J, Eagler LA
  $8,780
  Cardon Treatment Tables. Funding will assist in the purchase of new treatment tables for the delivery of physical therapy treatment in the University of Lynchburg Community Health Center, a student-run, pro bono clinic.
  Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
• Grandeo J, Eagler LA
  $10,000
  Cardon Treatment Tables. Funding will assist in the purchase of new treatment tables for the delivery of physical therapy treatment in the University of Lynchburg Community Health Center, a student-run, pro bono clinic.
  Titmus Foundation
• Grandeo J, Friend C, Smith R, Davis A
  $10,000
  Medical Sauna by Medical BreakThrough Corp. Funding will assist in the purchase of a medical sauna to be used in conjunction with flexibility exercises for persons with muscle spasticity to determine benefits of stretching in a heated environment.
  Titmus Foundation
• Cummins C, Grandeo J, Davis A
  $7,000
  Kids Equipment Palooza. Funding will partner the Children’s Assistive Technology Service program with University of Lynchburg Community Health Center (LC CHC) to allow area children access to receive and trial refurbished equipment.
  Centra Foundation Community Health Initiative Fund
• Cummins C, Davis A, Grandeo J
  $10,000
  Assistive Technology Reuse: Hand-me-downs for a Hand Up. Funding for expansion of Children’s Assistive Technology Service into Hampton Roads area.
  March 2017 Tidewater Children’s Foundation
• Grandeo J
  $950
  Faculty Development Grant.
  February 2017 University of Lynchburg
• Cummins C, Davis A, Grandeo J.
  $22,728
  Funding for expansion of Children’s Assistive Technology Service into Charlottesville, VA and Richmond, VA.
  Altria Companies Employee Community Fund (ACECF)

Research Interests

Integration and application of artificial intelligence tools in didactic and clinical education, pain neuroscience, and investigating traditional orthopedic physical therapy with recovery modalities, including sauna and cold exposure, clinical nutrition, and targeted supplementation

Doctorate of Science Physical Therapy (DScPT)
Bellin College
Physical Therapy
December 2021

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Shenandoah University
Physical Therapy
August 2008

Master of Science Physical Therapy (MPT)
MCP Hahnemann University/Drexel University
Physical Therapy
May 2001

Master of Science Athletic Training (MS, ATC)
Ohio University
Athletic Training
June 1997

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences (BS, ATC)
Lock Haven University
Athletic Training
May 1996