Palpometer

To determine the reliability of ordinary digital palpation we devised a pressure gage, or palpometer, set at a previously determined amount of weight (or pressure), to permit the application of measure palpation simulating the force generally used.

However, the use of graduated pressure machines (palpometers, dolorimeters) has never gained widespread acceptance in clinical practice.

At baseline pretreatment examination and at each follow-up visit, the investigator assessed each subjects pain by palpation of the affected heel using a device called a palpometer.