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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 159-162 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of craniomandibular disorders : facial & oral pain |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jun 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine