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HEEL PAD [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heel pad sign
1, record 1, English, heel%20pad%20sign
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thickening of the heel pads(the soft tissue inferior to the plantar aspect of the calcaneus) to greater than 23 mm, generally considered highly suggestive of acromegaly. However, a positive heel pad sign may also be seen in patients with obesity, myxedema, thyroid acropachy, and generalized edema or be an inherited trait. 2, record 1, English, - heel%20pad%20sign
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- signe du coussinet plantaire
1, record 1, French, signe%20du%20coussinet%20plantaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épaississement des coussinets plantaires (parties molles situées à la face plantaire du calcanéum) au-delà de 23 mm. Ce signe est caractéristique de l'acromégalie, mais d'autres causes sont possibles : obésité, myxœdème, acropathie d'origine thyroïdienne, œdème. Il peut se rencontrer également à l'état normal. 1, record 1, French, - signe%20du%20coussinet%20plantaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heel pad injury 1, record 2, English, heel%20pad%20injury
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Various soft tissue foot disorders can cause disability :heel pad injury, metatarsalgia, etc. 1, record 2, English, - heel%20pad%20injury
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- talalgie plantaire
1, record 2, French, talalgie%20plantaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur localisée à la face plantaire du talon, due à l'étirement des tissus fibreux plantaires ou à une lésion inflammatoire. 2, record 2, French, - talalgie%20plantaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plantar heel pain
1, record 3, English, plantar%20heel%20pain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Discomfort on the bottom of the heel is principally a contact or weight-bearing sensation. Direct pressure stimulates nerve endings, ramifying in the heel pad and periosteum from the posterior or tibial and peroneal branches to the calcaneal zone... Plantar heel pain occurs very rarely at rest, taking the form of a poorly localized aching sensation, principally along the edge-either the medial or the lateral aspect. 2, record 3, English, - plantar%20heel%20pain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- talalgie plantaire
1, record 3, French, talalgie%20plantaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur siégeant à la face plantaire du talon. 2, record 3, French, - talalgie%20plantaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- talalgia plantar
1, record 3, Spanish, talalgia%20plantar
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Rumpel felt™
1, record 4, English, Rumpel%20felt%26trade%3B
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shoe :heel pad. 1, record 4, English, - Rumpel%20felt%26trade%3B
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Rumpel felt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- feutre Rumpel
1, record 4, French, feutre%20Rumpel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le feutre sert à la confection des talonnettes pour chaussures. La talonnette est placée à l'intérieur de la chaussure à l'emplacement du talon; et est cachée par la fausse première. 1, record 4, French, - feutre%20Rumpel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RumpelMC est la marque de commer de ce feutre. 1, record 4, French, - feutre%20Rumpel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- impact
1, record 5, English, impact
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- shock 1, record 5, English, shock
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a good carpet over a good pad will provide sufficient impact isolation against the sounds of footfalls, heel clicks, and dropped objects.... Isolation against vibration or impact produced by machinery or other vibrating equipment is usually provided by use of special resilient or mounting systems. 1, record 5, English, - impact
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- choc
1, record 5, French, choc
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chocs sont principalement produits par les bruits de pas, par certaines machines telles que machines à écrire ou à calculer, de presses, plieuses, marteaux-pilons [...], tandis que les vibrations sont surtout produites par des machines tournantes [...], le trafic de la rue, le passage des trains et d'avions [...] 1, record 5, French, - choc
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
- Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- choque
1, record 5, Spanish, choque
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En todo choque suele existir pérdida de energía cinética, ya sea a causa de las deformaciones permanentes, ya por la oscilación de las moléculas apartadas momentáneamente de su posición de equilibrio por el golpe. Estas pérdidas dan lugar a la producción de sonidos y de calor. 1, record 5, Spanish, - choque
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heel cushion
1, record 6, English, heel%20cushion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- heel pad 1, record 6, English, heel%20pad
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coussin de décharge du talon
1, record 6, French, coussin%20de%20d%C3%A9charge%20du%20talon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coussin d'aide à la prévention des escarres. 1, record 6, French, - coussin%20de%20d%C3%A9charge%20du%20talon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- heel grip
1, record 7, English, heel%20grip
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small suede-covered pad which can be stuck to counter lining of shoe to reduce size at heel and prevent foot slipping out of shoe. 1, record 7, English, - heel%20grip
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- talonnette-doublure
1, record 7, French, talonnette%2Ddoublure
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- heel grip
1, record 8, English, heel%20grip
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small suede-covered pad which can be stuck to counter lining of shoe to reduce size at heel and prevent foot slipping out of shoe. 2, record 8, English, - heel%20grip
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- glissoir
1, record 8, French, glissoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- heel pad
1, record 9, English, heel%20pad
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- talonnette
1, record 9, French, talonnette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lame de liège que l'on place sous le talon dans la chaussure. 1, record 9, French, - talonnette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- heel pad
1, record 10, English, heel%20pad
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 10, English, - heel%20pad
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- talonnette
1, record 10, French, talonnette
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- heel and lace pad 1, record 11, English, heel%20and%20lace%20pad
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On the athletic field, soft cast is used together with standard ankle taping techniques to create "custom braces" for the athlete during activity. Start by applying athletic tape in a closed basket weave technique, incorporating a strip of moleskin over the tape on the dorsum of the foot, and posterior aspect of the achilles, similar to a "heel and lace pad". Using gloves, soft cast is applied on top of the taping, without additional underpadding or stockinet. 1, record 11, English, - heel%20and%20lace%20pad
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coussin anti-friction
1, record 11, French, coussin%20anti%2Dfriction
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition faite par un physiothérapeute du CHRO. 1, record 11, French, - coussin%20anti%2Dfriction
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-06-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Noise Pollution
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- structure-borne sound transmission
1, record 12, English, structure%2Dborne%20sound%20transmission
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sound transmitted as a result of direct mechanical contact or impact caused by vibrating equipment, footsteps, object dropped, etc. 2, record 12, English, - structure%2Dborne%20sound%20transmission
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structure-Borne Sound Transmission. Acoustical energy transmission from sound sources to distant parts of the structure via the structure itself is often a major problem in building acoustics.... Impacts and vibrations can be transmitted through the floor-ceiling assemblies... if proper precautions are not taken.... a good carpet over a good pad will provide sufficient impact isolation against the sounds of footfalls, heel clicks, and dropped objects. 3, record 12, English, - structure%2Dborne%20sound%20transmission
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Pollution par le bruit
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- transmission des bruits par conduction
1, record 12, French, transmission%20des%20bruits%20par%20conduction
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- transmission par conduction 2, record 12, French, transmission%20par%20conduction
correct, feminine noun
- transmission du bruit par voie mécanique 3, record 12, French, transmission%20du%20bruit%20par%20voie%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
- transmission du son par voie solidienne 4, record 12, French, transmission%20du%20son%20par%20voie%20solidienne
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) mode de transmission des bruits par des ébranlements mécaniques causés aux parois ou aux liens solides en contact avec le local où se trouve la source et les autres locaux. 5, record 12, French, - transmission%20des%20bruits%20par%20conduction
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les formes de la transmission du son dans les bâtiments (...) sont multiples. (...) Modes de transmission à partir de la source. a) Voie aérienne (...) b) Voie solidienne : la vibration est transmise directement au corps matériel qui fait partie de la source ou qui est placé contre elle : cas des chocs provoqués par les talons de chaussures sur les planchers, ou des vibrations d'un moteur transmises par son socle aux parois. 6, record 12, French, - transmission%20des%20bruits%20par%20conduction
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-06-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Interior Covering Materials
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- carpet over a pad
1, record 13, English, carpet%20over%20a%20pad
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- carpet and pad 1, record 13, English, carpet%20and%20pad
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normally, in ordinary construction, a good carpet over a good pad will provide sufficient impact isolation against the sounds of footfalls, heel clicks, and dropped objects. 1, record 13, English, - carpet%20over%20a%20pad
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Mesures antipollution
- Revêtements intérieurs
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tapis moquette sur thibaude
1, record 13, French, tapis%20moquette%20sur%20thibaude
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- moquette sur thibaude 2, record 13, French, moquette%20sur%20thibaude
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- impact isolation
1, record 14, English, impact%20isolation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- isolation against impact 1, record 14, English, isolation%20against%20impact
correct
- shock isolation 1, record 14, English, shock%20isolation
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normally, in ordinary construction, a good carpet over a good pad will provide sufficient impact isolation against the sounds of footfalls, heel clicks, and dropped objects.... Isolation against vibration or impact produced by machinery or other vibrating equipment is usually provided by use of special resilient or mounting systems. 1, record 14, English, - impact%20isolation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Mesures antipollution
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- isolation des bruits d'impact
1, record 14, French, isolation%20des%20bruits%20d%27impact
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- isolation contre les bruits d'impact 2, record 14, French, isolation%20contre%20les%20bruits%20d%27impact
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isolation contre les bruits d'impact. - Dans les constructions modernes en béton ou en acier, il existe une liaison excellente entre les éléments porteurs des planchers et les poteaux verticaux. Tous les bruits de choc produits à un étage sont quasi instantanément communiqués à tous les autres. (...) il faut créer une coupure élastique continue entre le revêtement d'usure et le plancher sur lequel il repose (...) 2, record 14, French, - isolation%20des%20bruits%20d%27impact
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- heel cushion 1, record 15, English, heel%20cushion
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- heel pad 2, record 15, English, heel%20pad
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.Heel cushion. Soft, red rubber, designed to remove pressure from (...) heel. 1, record 15, English, - heel%20cushion
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- coussin de talon 1, record 15, French, coussin%20de%20talon
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- protège-talon 2, record 15, French, prot%C3%A8ge%2Dtalon
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 15, French, - coussin%20de%20talon
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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