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algometry

measurement of pain by means of an algometer, an instrument for determining sensitivity to pain produced by pressure. — algometric, algometrical, adj.

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Noun 1. algometry - measuring sensitivity to pain or pressure

measurement, measuring, mensuration, measure - the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"

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Algometry has been shown to be highly reliable (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.91) (Chesterton et al., 2007).

Effects of Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling on Recovery after Exercise with Induced Muscle Damage

First, the anamnesis of the individuals was made, then the questionnaires were applied, and finally the algometry and the Visual Analog Scale (EVA) were performed.

Pain threshold, sleep quality and anxiety levels in individuals with temporomandibular disorders

Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) was determined by using a digital pressure algometry (Wagner Instruments, Greenwich, CT, USA, model# Wagner FPX25).

Left Right Judgement Task and Sensory, Motor, and Cognitive Assessment in Participants with Wrist/Hand Pain

Quantitative sensory testing paradigms such as pressure pain threshold (PPT) mapping by dynamic pressure algometry have been used to assess the functional status of the excitability of the pain system and to describe mechanical pain sensitivity in larger areas of the body covering one or more muscles [25-27].

Effects of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain on Fertility Potential in Lean and Overweight Male Patients

Objectivation tools for these relevant features of CPP/CPPS patients such as Quantitative Sensory Testing and Algometry will be further discussed in a dedicated section.

Chronic Pelvic Pain: Assessment, Evaluation, and Objectivation

(29) Pressure algometry has been experimentally validated as a reliable technique for quantifying MTrP sensitivity; extensive research exists to validate its high inter and intra-examiner reliability (30-34) and studies have demonstrated that the PPT measure is strongly correlated to pain perception (32).

Effect of two consecutive spinal manipulations in a single session on myofascial pain pressure sensitivity: a randomized controlled trial

All subjects underwent three assessments (pre, post, and 48 hrs) that consisted of algometry, dynamometry, and electromyography.

Cryotherapy and laser therapy do not interfere in the response to eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage: a randomized clinical trial

This method, algometry, is proven to be a reliable method by several studies (6,7).

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Pressure algometry, through mechanical stimulation, is repeatable and provides quantitative information on nociception (HAUSSLER & ERB, 2006).

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Hakguder et al., (2003) found that after ten treatment sessions, only those subjects who received laser treatment in conjunction with exercise had significant reductions in algometry and thermography scores.

The short-term effects of low level laser on subjects with acute ankle injuries: a pilot study