Journal article
The Relationship between Rate of Algometer Application and Pain Pressure Threshold in the Assessment of Myofascial Trigger Point Sensitivity
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pressure algometry is a commonly employed technique in the assessment of both regional and widespread musculoskeletal pain. Despite its acceptance amongst clinicians and scientists, the relationship between rate of pressure application (RoA) and pain pressure threshold (PPT) remains poorly understood. We set out to test the hypothesis that a strong, positive, linear relationship exists between the RoA and the PPT within the …
Authors
Linde LD; Kumbhare DA; Joshi M; Srbely JZ
Journal
Pain Practice, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 224–229
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
February 2018
DOI
10.1111/papr.12597
ISSN
1530-7085