Design and construction of a pressure algometer.
A handheld pressure algometer is described for the measurement of pain-pressure thresholds. This instrument has a range of measurement of 0 to 16 N/cm2 and can be modified by changing contact points or springs. Technical specifications, a schematic diagram, application examples, and information concerning construction material availability are provided.
Gallagher
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RW
Dal Santo
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FB
Rugh
J D
JD
D004867:Equipment Design; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000295:instrumentation*