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heel pad [4 records]

Record 1 2001-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
OBS

Coussin d'aide à la prévention des escarres.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
DEF

Lame de liège que l'on place sous le talon dans la chaussure.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

There are two different approaches to using heel pads (or cushions). One approach is to use soft heel pads to cushion the heel (a.k.a. a heel cushion). The other approach is to use a firm or even hard heel pad to make up for a lack of flexibility in the calf muscle (a.k.a. a heel lift).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 4 1981-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
OBS

E.Heel cushion. Soft, red rubber, designed to remove pressure from (...) heel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
OBS

D.il est constitué par un tube circulaire de caoutchouc (...) dans l'intérieur duquel on fait reposer doucement le talon lorsqu'il est blessé ou qu'il a tendance à s'ulcérer.

Spanish

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