Wagner FPK Series Economy Manual Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance Tester:: Wagner Force Measurement Instruments / Force Gage, Force Gauge, Force Test, Force Testing, Pressure Testing

TESTS PAIN THRESHOLD
TESTS PAIN TOLERANCE
TESTS TRIGGER & TENDER POINTS
MONITORS TREATMENT PROGRESS

The Wagner Pain Test™ Model FPK Algometer is the worldwide preferred threshold and pain tolerance gage of physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists and other health practitioners. Pressure algometry has been proven a valid measure of localized pain in muscle, joints, tendons, ligaments and bones.

The FPK proves to the patient, health practitioner or insurance companies, the benefits of the medication, physiotherapy or applied manipulation.

As treatment progresses, the FPK quantifies improvements or setbacks. Pain threshold mea- surements provide unique information not obtainable by any other method. This documentation can be used for clinical and research purposes. For patients, the objective measurements give reassurance, confirming their improvement.

Pain Threshold

The minimum pressure which induces pain in tender and trigger points of tissue. The FPK quantitatively assesses the tenderness over hypersensitive areas. The FPK lower capacities are used for pain threshold testing. The lower range is appropriate for determining the minimum pressure that triggers pain at the point of interest.

Pain Tolerance

The point where a painful pressure stimulus can no longer be tolerated. The FPK, assesses pain-pressure sensitivity of muscle for maxi- mum tolerated pressure. The higher capacities are used for pain tolerance testing. The wider range is necessary for comparative tests between a normal sensitivity control point and the area of interest.

Pressure Pad - An optional accessory used alternately or in addition to the 1 cm2 rubber tip. The patient is active, pressing the foot, leg or arm against the pressure pad to evaluate pain threshold or pain tolerance.

CONSTRUCTION

Large 2 1/4" dial. Dual graduations.
Plastic housing, stainless steel plunger and plastic crystal.

OPERATION

Compression with 1 cm2 rubber tip.

Push button maximum reading hold.

Tension hook for accuracy verification with test weights.

ACCESSORIES

1 cm2 rubber tip, verification hook, carrying case and manual.

Optional: 3" x 1 1/4" foam lined aluminum pressure pad.

ACCURACY

± 2 Grad. (2500 gf), ±1 Grad. (Over 2500 gf).

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

10 oz [284 g] Shipping weight: 1 lb [500 g]

4.5 [115 mm] x 2.25 [60 mm]

POUND - GRAM MODELS

Model
Capacity / Graduation

Price

FPK 5
5 lbf x 0.05 lbf

2500 gf x 25 gf

$225.00

FPK 10
10 lbf x 0.10 lbf

5 kgf x 50 gf

$225.00*

FPK 20
20 lbf x 0.25 lbf

10 kgf x 100 gf

$225.00*

FPK 40
40 lbf x 0.50 lbf

20 kgf x 200 gf

$225.00

FPK 60
60 lbf x 0.50 lbf

30 kgf x 250 gf

$225.00**

NEWTON - GRAM MODELS

Model
Capacity / Graduation

Price

FPN 20
20 N x 0.25 N

2500 gf x 25 gf

$225.00

FPN 50
50 N x 0.5 N

5 kgf x 50 gf

$225.00*

FPN 100
100 N x 1 N

10 kgf x 100 gf

$225.00*

FPN 200
200 N x 2 N

20 kgf x 200 gf

$225.00

FPN 300
300 N x 2.5 N

30 kgf x 250 gf

$225.00**

* Models in bold are the popular Algometers with dual use for pain threshold and pain tolerance – the FPK 20/FPN 100 is most popular. The FPK 10/FPN 50 is the second most popular with primary use for pain threshold in more sensitive areas.

Included: FPK or FPN Force Gage, Rubber Tip, FDK/HK verification hook, manual and carrying case.

** FPK 60 & FPN 300 - For veterinary use in large animals.

ACCESSORIES

FDK/RT
1 cm² Rubber Tip - Replacement
$20.00

FDK/HK
Accuracy Verification Hook - Replacement
$12.00

FPK/FP
3" x 1 1/4" Pressure Pad - Optional
$70.00

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