Joel S. Saal, MD, a Physiatrist with Physiatry Medical Group at SOAR
May 16, 2022
Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Joel S. Saal, who serves patients in Redwood City, California.
New York City, New York May 16, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - Dr. Saal is a partner and attending physician with The Physiatry Medical Group practice at SOAR in Redwood City, California. His career has been dedicated to helping patients with spine problems get better and avoid spine surgery
Dr. Saal received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of New York at Buffalo in 1975. He then went on to graduate studies at Columbia University before attending Tulane University School of Medicine where he graduated with his medical degree in 1980. He completed his training in internal medicine at the Children's Hospital Medical /California Pacific Medical Center of San Francisco, a UCSF affiliate, for internship and residency programs completed in 1983. He then went on to specialty training at Stanford University in physical medicine and rehabilitation, completing his residency program in 1986, the same year that he joined the Physiatry Medical Group at SOAR.
Dr. Saal is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is board certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
In his career, Dr. Saal has served as a team physician and consultant to the San Francisco Forty-Niners Football Team. He has also served as a team physician for Stanford University athletics and as an Associate Clinical Professor for the Department of Functional Restoration at Stanford University. Dr. Saal served as team physician for Santa Clara University athletics.
As a long-standing member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), Dr. Saal has served on the Board of Directors of that organization and in the development of the NASS publication, SPINELINE.
He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and was one of the Founders of the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports, and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR).
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is unique among medical specialties with expert knowledge of all conditions that cause pain in the joints and spine, and special expertise in using rehabilitation and exercise to treat those conditions. Dr. Saal's training in multiple specialties has given him an expertise in diagnosis that is unmatched.
Throughout his career, Dr. Saal has participated in and led clinical research that has served as the basis for nonsurgical spine treatment worldwide. His work has changed the way that spine medicine is practiced.
Dr. Saal's research publications serve as the foundational work of the non-operative treatment of painful spinal disorders. His research publications regarding the role of inflammation in disc herniations and spinal disc pain are among the most frequently quoted among all research on the spine, including spine surgery.
The use of active exercise to treat low back pain and herniated discs is the result of his research work. Core strength training originated in that research publication. His work has changed the approach to the treatment and understanding of painful lumbar spine disorders, nationally and internationally.
Dr. Saal is a long-standing member of the editorial board of the journal SPINE, served on the editorial board of The Spine Journal, and has authored numerous book chapters on spine disorders, including a chapter in a major textbook of internal medicine
Dr. Saal is able to offer a uniquely high level of care based on his extensive clinical and research experience.
Learn More about Dr. Joel S. Saal:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2298343-Joel-Saal-Physiatrist-Physical-Medicine, or through the Physiatry Medical Group at SOAR, https://soarspine.com/providers/joel-s-saal-md
About FindaTopDoc.com
FindaTopDoc is a digital health information company that helps connect patients with local physicians and specialists who accept your insurance. Our goal is to help guide you on your journey towards optimal health by providing you with the know-how to make informed decisions for you and your family.
Source :Joel S. Saal, MD
This article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
More News
Way Too Many People Can't Pass A Simple Geography Test, And It's A Little Depressing
Test your knowledge of geography! View Entire Post ›
Hilary Swank, 52, is pregnant with her third child: 'This one releases in December'
Actress Hilary Swank, 52, has announced she's pregnant with her third child. It's the latest example of a growing trend in Canada and the U.S. of people choosing to have children later in life. But it's not without risks, one expert says.
20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece
According to Greek officials, the woman told her rescuers she had jumped off the ship because she “wanted to disembark.”
A More Dangerous World Is Changing the Rules of Business Travel
Medjet CEO John Gobbels explains why geopolitical shocks, strained health systems and changing security threats are forcing companies to rethink medical evacuation, crisis response and their duty of care. The post A More Dangerous World Is Changing the Rules of Business Travel appeared first on Business Traveller.
Holiday Travel 2026: What to Expect From Fares, Airports and Disruptions
Higher fares, Middle East disruption, fragile infrastructure and sharply changing travel patterns could make Christmas 2026 unusually difficult, as leisure and VFR demand redraw the world’s busiest airports and routes. The post Holiday Travel 2026: What to Expect From Fares, Airports and Disruptions appeared first on Business Traveller.
Facial Recognition is Transforming Airport Security – But Can Travelers Trust It?
Your boarding pass may soon be optional. Your face will not be. Airports are racing toward biometric travel, but every second saved creates a more complicated question about who holds the data. The post Facial Recognition is Transforming Airport Security – But Can Travelers Trust It? appeared first on Business Traveller.
We know junk food isn't healthy, but scientists are trying to determine if it's also bad for our brains
A new study co-authored by two researchers at Hamilton's McMaster University suggests brain health could be affected by consuming too much ultra-processed foods produced to be cheap and ready-to-eat.
UK Government to Review Airport Drop-Off Charges Following Surge in Fees
The 12-month review follows increases in drop-off fees of more than 40% by several airports this year The post UK Government to Review Airport Drop-Off Charges Following Surge in Fees appeared first on Business Traveller.
The best no-fly winter sun destinations: Blue-sky resorts you can reach by sail or rail - after low-cost airlines warn of rising fares
Desperate for some sunshine but fearing flights will be pricey in the wake of winter schedule cuts? Look no further than these plane-free travel routes...
Pink October in France: A toxic debate?
Pink October – the French version of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – is at the centre of a political storm here in France, after one MP said she refused to wear a pink ribbon, calling the month "utterly cynical". We dive into her reasoning, discuss the history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and learn how to look out for "pinkwashing".
Avoid a Lapland letdown! Experts reveal how to beat the stress of a Christmas trip - from finding cheap deals and choosing the right resort to guarding against the risk of no snow
It's never too early to prepare for Christmas - especially if you're planning to head to Lapland for a winter getaway.
Health ministers meet in Winnipeg after funding extension announced for mental health, addictions
Canadian health ministers meet in Winnipeg today after the federal government announced it would extend funding for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.