Michael Laymon, PT, DSc, O.C.S., CCD, is a professor and the founding chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at Azusa Pacific University. Laymon came to Azusa Pacific University with extensive clinical and teaching experience in physical therapy, having worked in hospitals, home care, industrial medicine, in and outpatient rehabilitation, and owning/operating his own physical therapy private practice. He serves as a manuscript reviewer for several professional journals and California court consultant for rehabilitation. He teaches courses on the introduction to health care systems, physical therapy administration, and multiple systems dysfunction.
Education
DSc - Loma Linda University, 1997
MPT - Loma Linda University, 1995
B.S. - Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University, 1985
M.S. - Biology, California State University Northridge, 1984
B.A. - Biology, California State University Northridge, 1981
A.S. - Physical Therapist Assistant, Pierce College, 1978
Credentials/CertificationsLicensed Physical Therapist, State of California
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Clinical Densitometrist
X-Ray Technologist Limited Permit Bone Densitometry, State of California
United States Soccer Federation Referee
Department
- School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Expertise
- Body Composition
- Bone Mineral Density
- Cytokine Analysis
- Tissue Regeneration
Courses Taught
PT 506 – Seminar I
PT 522 – Functional Anatomy II
PT 524 – Pathophysiology I
PT 525 – Pathophysiology II
PT 768 – Administration
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Faculty Award, Loma Linda University, 1985
Sawtell Inspirational Faculty Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2003
Associations, Boards, Committees
Manuscript Reviewer, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation, Journal of Engineering & Technology
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Pediatrics
Special Interests and Activities
Camping
Boating
Hunting
Target Shooting
Hot Rods
