Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3

Pain Sensation and Pain Tolerance in Normal Individuals Using Algometer

1Internee, School of Physiotherapy, Vels University, Chennai

2Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Vels University, Chennai

*Corresponding author: Dr. T G Tilak Francis Mpt (Phd)(Co-Author) Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Vels University, Chennai. devapriya1995@gmail.com

Online published on 18 July, 2017.

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate the associations between increased pain tolerance and decreased pain sensation in the body in normal individuals using Algometer around the age span of 17–25 years which gives the picture of pain threshold and pressure sensation in the normal individuals. Thus by finding this the individual's who are prone to (diathesis) develop autonomic disorders can be screened and can be prevented earlier.

Keywords

Algometer, Pain Pressure Threshold, Pain Sensation