Dr. Ralph Edward Gay M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Ralph Gay is a physiatrist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Gay is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gay focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Gay can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1992
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Distraction manipulation of the lumbar spine: a review of the literature.
- Sagittal plane motion in the human lumbar spine: comparison of the in vitro quasistatic neutral zone and dynamic motion parameters.
- The effect of loading rate and degeneration on neutral region motion in human cadaveric lumbar motion segments.
- Stress in lumbar intervertebral discs during distraction: a cadaveric study.
- Effect of multiple freeze-thaw cycles on intervertebral dynamic motion characteristics in the porcine lumbar spine.
- Biomechanical evaluation of a new fixation device for the thoracic spine.
- Reduction in disk and fiber stresses by axial distraction is higher in cervical
- NASS Contemporary Concepts in Spine Care: spinal manipulation therapy for acute low back pain.
- Joint mobilization vs massage for chronic mechanical neck pain: a pilot study to assess recruitment strategies and estimate outcome measure variability.
- Biomechanical evaluation of posterior lumbar dynamic stabilization: an in vitro comparison between Universal Clamp and Wallis systems.
- Lumbar trabecular bone mineral density distribution in patients with and without vertebral fractures: a case-control study.
- Biomechanical and histological effects of augmented soft tissue mobilization therapy on achilles tendinopathy in a rabbit model.
- Effect of Off-Axis Fluoroscopy Imaging on Two-Dimensional Kinematics in the Lumbar Spine: A Dynamic In Vitro Validation Study.
Treatments
- Spine Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
Professional Memberships
- Staff STAFF PRV/MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
- Staff STAFF PRV/ROCHESTER METHODIST HOSP, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
- Staff STAFF PRV/ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Dr. Ralph Edward Gay M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 1st St SW
200 1st St SW -Rochester, MN 55905Get Direction
Dr. Ralph Edward Gay M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Gay
Recommended Articles
![]()
What Is Olecranon Bursitis?Whenever a bursa is inflamed and becomes swollen, it causes a lot of pain around the affected area. The condition is called bursitis. The inflammation and swelling of the bursa are the causes of pain. The bursa is a sac filled with fluid, which is always located between the muscles, tendons, bones,...
![]()
Prozac Weight Gain: Does Prozac Cause Weight Gain?What is Prozac?Prozac is an anti-depressant drug that finds its use in treating mental problems. The problem might be caused by an unbalanced brain due to the panic, anxiety, and depression. This anti-depressant drug is used to treat mental problems by affecting the chemicals in the brain.Prozac is...
![]()
The Worst Lifestyle Choices for Rheumatoid ArthritisHaving rheumatoid arthritis means sticking to certain lifestyle practices. Rheumatoid arthritis happens due to large-scale inflammation in the body, which typically affects the joints. The condition causes immobility and severe pain as the inflamed joints makes it painful to move. Rheumatoid...
![]()
5 Tips for Living with Osteoporosis5 Tips for Living with OsteoporosisFor some people, an osteoporosis prognosis can appear like a fatal blow to their life. However, things aren’t hopeless as they might seem! Being in a position to adjust to the condition can really be helpful in getting you used to the condition. Osteoporosis...
![]()
Complications of OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a condition that results in bone loss. There are no visible signs or symptoms of this disorder; it only becomes noticeable when you suddenly suffer from bone breakage or fractures. Pain resulting from osteoporosis can affect the quality of your life or even trigger detrimental...
![]()
Pain Between the Shoulder BladesIntroductionPain between the shoulder blades is also known as interscapular pain. It is a symptom that is often caused by minor issues, such as a muscle strain. However, being aware of such symptom is also very important since it may also be a sign of more serious conditions, such as lung cancer...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. Susan Griffee M.D.200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905![]()
Dr. Julia Iafrate D.O.200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905![]()
Dr. Matthew J Pingree M.D.200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905![]()
Dr. Mark W Christopherson M.D.200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905![]()
Dr. Jonathan T Finnoff DO200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905![]()
Dr. Joshua S Sole MD200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905
Nearest Hospitals
MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTERl
1216 SECOND STREET SOUTHWEST ROCHESTER MN 55902OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTERl
1650 FOURTH STREET SOUTHEAST ROCHESTER MN 55904MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITYl
500 WEST GRANT STREET LAKE CITY MN 55041