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Ralph E. Gay, M.D.
![]() Ralph E. Gay, M.D.
Location:
Minnesota
SummaryDr. Gay's primary research interests include biomechanics of the lumbar spine (particularly reaction the effects loading and off-loading stresses on the intervertebral discs), the biomechanical and physiologic effects of spinal manipulation, and the non-surgical treatment of low back and neck pain. He was awarded an Academic Career Award from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH AT00972). His master's thesis (MS Clinical Research) quantified the effect of axial distraction of the lumbar spine (with flexion or with extension) on stress distribution in lumbar discs. Dr. Gay directs the Spine Biomechanics Research Group in the Biomechanics Laboratory (Division of Orthopedic Research). Active or recent projects include:
Recent publicationsEducation
Residency
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Internship
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Transitional
M.D.
B.S.
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Human Biology
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