title: Design and construction of a pressure algometer.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Dal Santo
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Rugh
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000295:instrumentation*