Pressure threshold
pain
Pressure threshold was measured with a 25-lb algometer pre-DOMS induction and at follow-up visits. Algometer pressure was applied perpendicular to the belly of the bicep at a slow and even speed. Participants were instructed to say “now” when the sensation of pressure changed to a sensation of pain. Pressure was applied 3 times 45 seconds apart for a total of 3 pressure threshold readings, and the average recording was used as the effect measure. The reproducibility, validity, and reliability of pressure threshold has been shown [