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

• UNIQUE PISTOL GRIP HANDLE
• PEAK FORCE HOLD & RECALL
• RECHARGEABLE 50 HOUR BATTERY
• LARGE 0.5" DIGITAL DISPLAY
• SELECTABLE UNITS: lbf / kgf / N /ozf

CONSTRUCTION

• Firm pistol grip handle.
• Tension and Compression.
• Fiberglass reinforced plastic housing.
• 5 digit, 0.5" LCD and 4 button keypad.
• Selectable Units: lbf, kgf, N and ozf.

OPERATION

• Tension and compression peaks held in memory.
• Simple 4 button control and menu access.
• Displays: LO BAT, T, C and PEAK.
• Selectable peak sampling: 100 or 1000/second.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Rechargeable 50 hour NiMH battery.
• Continuous operation with AC adapter/charger.
• Auto-off conserves battery power.
• "LO BAT" display warns of low battery power.

ACCESSORIES

• 1 cm2 rubber tip, NiMH battery, AC adapter/
charger, verification hook, case, manual and
NIST Calibration Certificate.
• Optional: 3" x 1 1/4" foam lined pressure pad.

ACCURACY

• 0.3% of full scale.

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• 8oz [225 g]. Shipping: 2 lb [1 kg].
• 5" [13 cm] Hx 2 5/8" [7 cm] Wx 1 3/16" [3 cm] D

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

The Wagner FPX™ Algometer performs pain diagnostic testing with the advantages of a digital force gage.

Pressure algometry is a reliable measure of pain in muscle, joints, tendons, and ligaments. The FPX proves the benefits of applied medication, physiotherapy or manipulation.

As treatment progresses, the FPX quantifies improvements or setbacks. Pain threshold measurements provide unique information not obtainable by any other method. The objective measurements give reassurance to patients by confirming improvement.

Pain Threshold

The minimum pressure that induces pain in tender and trigger points of tissue. The FPX quantitatively assesses the tenderness of hypersensitive areas. The FPX 50, used for pain threshold testing, is appropriate for determining the minimum pressure that triggers pain at the point of interest.

Pain Tolerance

The point where painful pressure stimulus cannot be tolerated. The FPX assesses pain sensitivity for maximum tolerated pressure. FPX 100 is used for pain tolerance testing; the wider range necessary for comparative tests between a normal sensitivity control point and the area of interest.

FPX ALGOMETERS
Model	Capacity / Graduation				Price
FPX 25	25 x 0.02 lbf	400 x .5 ozf	10 x 0.01 kgf	100 x 0.1 N	$390.00*
FPX 50	50 x 0.05 lbf	800 x .5 ozf	25 x 0.02 kgf	250 x 0.2 N	$390.00**
FPX 100	100 x 0.1 lbf	1600 x .5 ozf	50 x 0.05 kgf	500 x 0.5 N	$390.00***
* The FPX 25 - used for tissue over bone and the more sensitive areas.
** The FPX 50 - most popular with dual use for pain threshold and pain tolerance.
*** The FPX 100 - is used for extreme pain tolerance.
Included: 1 cm2 rubber tip, AC adapter/charger, verification hook, case, manual, and NIST Calibration Certificate.

ACCESSORIES
FD/RT	1 cm2 Rubber Tip - Replacement	$20.00
FD/FP	3" x 1 1/4" [8 cm x 3 cm] Pressure pad - Optional	$70.00

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