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# OSO Physical Therapy

> Board-certified, one-on-one orthopedic and sports physical therapy clinic in Alameda, CA, serving Oakland, San Leandro, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, and Montclair. Founded by Dan Hirai, DPT, OCS; co-led by Benjamin Fedewa, DPT, OCS. No physician referral required in California (direct access state). Operates out-of-network, with superbills provided for potential PPO reimbursement; HSA/FSA accepted.

## Clinic Identity
- Legal/brand name: OSO Physical Therapy
- Address: 1726 Clement Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 (inside The Training Station gym)
- Phone: 510-915-1448
- Email: dan.hirai@osophysicaltherapy.com
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (closed Saturday & Sunday)
- Service area: Alameda, Oakland (~10 min), San Leandro (~15 min), Berkeley (~20 min), Emeryville, Piedmont, Montclair

## Clinicians
- Dan Hirai, DPT, OCS — Founder. Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS since 2018). 10+ years of orthopedic and sports physical therapy experience.
- Benjamin Fedewa, DPT, OCS — Partner clinician. Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. 10+ years of orthopedic experience.

## Differentiators
- A full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Board-Certified OCS — no aides, no double-booking.
- Treatment takes place inside a full-facility gym with barbells, racks, and strength equipment.
- Progression is based on objective clinical criteria and testing, not a preset visit count.
- Out-of-network model means treatment decisions are driven by patient need, not insurance authorization.
- No physician referral required (California direct access state).

## Conditions Treated
- Knee: ACL injuries, meniscus tears, patellofemoral pain, general knee pain
- Hip: osteoarthritis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAIS)
- Shoulder: rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, shoulder pain
- Spine: low back pain, herniated/bulging discs, sciatica, lumbar pain, neck pain
- Other: ankle/foot pain, concussions, numbness and tingling, radiating pain, arthritis, running injuries, weightlifting and strength-sport injuries

## Services
- Orthopedic and sports physical therapy (one-on-one, 60-minute sessions)
- Strength and wellness training
- Youth and high school sports performance training
- Back pain and sciatica treatment
- Running-specific physical therapy
- ACL rehabilitation with return-to-sport testing
- Strength training with GLP-1 support
- Healthy aging and bone-strength programs

## Insurance & Payment
- Out-of-network with all insurance plans; superbills provided for potential PPO reimbursement.
- HSA and FSA cards accepted.
- Transparent, straightforward cash pricing for patients without insurance.
- Medicare patients cannot be seen out-of-network for physical therapy under Medicare rules.
- Typical course of care: approximately 6–8 visits, once per week (varies by condition).

## Pages
- [Home](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/): Overview of OSO Physical Therapy
- [About](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/about): Clinic philosophy and clinician bios
- [Services](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/services): Full list of services offered
- [Physical Therapy](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/services/physical-therapy): Core orthopedic/sports PT service
- [Strength Training & Wellness](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/services/strength-training-and-wellness-services): Strength and wellness programs
- [Sports Physical Therapy in Alameda](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/sports-physical-therapy-alameda): Sports injury rehab
- [Youth & High School Sports Performance](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/youth-and-high-school-sports-performance-strength-training-in-alameda): Youth athlete training
- [Knee Pain Treatment](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/treating-knee-pain-alameda): ACL, meniscus, and general knee pain
- [ACL Rehab & Return-to-Sport Testing](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/best-acl-physical-therapy-and-return-to-sport-testing-in-alameda): ACL reconstruction recovery
- [Back Pain Treatment (Alameda)](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/the-best-treatment-for-low-back-pain-in-alameda): Phase-based low back pain care
- [Back Pain Treatment (Oakland)](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/oakland-back-pain-treatment): Back pain care for Oakland patients
- [Sciatica Treatment](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/treating-sciatica-in-alameda): Nerve pain and radiating leg pain treatment
- [Herniated Disc Treatment](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/blog/herniated-disc-treatment-alameda-ca-physical-therapy-for-disc-pain): Non-surgical disc pain treatment
- [Hip Osteoarthritis Treatment](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/blog/hip-osteoarthritis-physical-therapy-in-alameda): Hip arthritis care
- [FAIS Hip Pain Treatment](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/blog/treating-fais-hip-pain-in-alameda): Femoroacetabular impingement
- [FAQs](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/faqs): Common patient questions
- [Contact](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/contact): Booking and contact information

## Optional
- [Blog](https://osophysicaltherapy.com/blog): Full library of patient education articles

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Last updated: 2026-09-21