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Instrumental measurement of the pressure on a joint or muscle already causing pain. Using the Phyaction device (ultrasound + mid-frequency currents) one can, according to current density and ultrasound frequency, localise a painful trigger point.
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(2009). Algometry (evaluation of pain threshold). In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_32
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