In common with Paolo Di Canio, Grant is making sure he begins pre-season training in tip top condition on July 4th.
Barring any summer accidents, only Don Hutchison among the senior players will miss full training that day.
"It has been a nightmare, but I have started doing a bit of light running back home, and getting a wee bit of treatment from the Northern Ireland physio," says Grant, who suffered medial ligament damage in his right knee.
"I have also been doing some swimming to keep myself right and in shape, and it's looking good.
"I have also had a kickabout with my brother, who is back for the summer from Rangers. We went training and I didn't feel too bad.
"I am really looking forward to pre-season because the injury has been longer than what was at first thought.
"It was going to be eight weeks but it has been longer than that, and I can still feel it a bit."
Grant knows that next season will decide whether he has a future at Upton Park, and adds: "I was hoping to get a game before the end of the season if I had stayed fit - but it wasn't to be.
"Next year is a big one for me and I have to impress if I am going to get in the team and get another contract.
"It is a make or break year, and hopefully I can try and get involved, because that is what you are there for at the end of the day."
Grant scored an infamous own goal in the 7-1 defeat by Blackburn last season, swinging his left foot at a shot that was going wide.
The ball hit his standing right foot, leaving him with his head in his hands, but he insists he is not going to let the experience linger in the memory and affect his confidence, and adds: "I really enjoyed getting into the side but unfortunately I just had some bad luck. The Blackburn game was really disappointing for everyone but the boys came through it to have a really good season.
"It was just one of those games that won't happen again, though for me, when I came on I thought I was doing quite well.
"I had a discussion with Trevor Sinclair in the gym after the game and he said he thought I was one of the best players when I came on, which was good to hear.
"Never mind the own goal, there were another six goals so it wasn't as if we just got beaten by that one from me.
"To be honest I was pleased with my performance, and the own goal was just forgotten about straight after.
"I was on the bench a few times after that, but not involved, and I had come on as sub against Leeds and Liverpool before the Blackburn game, so that was good, and I enjoyed it - especially against Liverpool, who I have supported all my life.
"I always thought I could play at that pace, and I have always said that playing with better players makes you a better player."