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HEEL PAIN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plantar fasciitis
1, record 1, English, plantar%20fasciitis
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions causing heel pain. It involves inflammation of the plantar fascia—a tough, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone(calcaneus) and to the base of the toes. It helps support the arch of the foot and has an important role in normal foot mechanics during walking. 2, record 1, English, - plantar%20fasciitis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plantar fasciitis is often an overuse injury primarily due to a repetitive strain causing micro-tears of the plantar fascia. Still, this condition can occur due to trauma or other multifactorial causes. 3, record 1, English, - plantar%20fasciitis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fasciite plantaire
1, record 1, French, fasciite%20plantaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fasciite plantaire est une inflammation du fascia plantaire, une bande fibreuse située sous le pied, qui relie le talon à la base des orteils. Ce tissu joue un rôle clé dans le soutien de l'arche plantaire et l'absorption des chocs à la marche. Lorsqu'il est soumis à une surcharge ou à des microtraumatismes répétés, il peut s'inflammer et provoquer une douleur, généralement ressentie au talon ou dans l'arche du pied, surtout au premier pas le matin ou après une période de repos. 2, record 1, French, - fasciite%20plantaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Músculos y tendones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fascitis plantar
1, record 1, Spanish, fascitis%20plantar
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heel pain
1, record 2, English, heel%20pain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- talalgia 2, record 2, English, talalgia
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pain in or derived from the calcaneus or related structures, most frequently caused by bursitis, tendinitis, periostitis or spurs from trauma, or common rheumatic disorders. 3, record 2, English, - heel%20pain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may occur from conditions on the posterior or plantar aspects, within the calcaneus itself, and from the talocalcaneal joint. 4, record 2, English, - heel%20pain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- talalgie
1, record 2, French, talalgie
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 siégeant à la face inférieure ou postérieure du talon, qui peut être secondaire à une affection rhumatismale ou à une lésion osseuse, ou encore "essentielle", constituant une entité syndromique autonome. 1, record 2, French, - talalgie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- talalgia
1, record 2, Spanish, talalgia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dolor en el talón que se suele acompañar de dificultad para caminar o estar de pie y de la posible aparición de un espolón protuberante en el hueso calcáneo del talón. 1, record 2, Spanish, - talalgia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extended side angle pose
1, record 3, English, extended%20side%20angle%20pose
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- extended side-angle pose 2, record 3, English, extended%20side%2Dangle%20pose
correct
- extended side angle posture 3, record 3, English, extended%20side%20angle%20posture
correct
- extended side angle 4, record 3, English, extended%20side%20angle
correct
- utthita parsvakonasana 5, record 3, English, utthita%20parsvakonasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The extended side-angle pose is an asana that stretches and strengthens the torso as well as the parts of the lower body such as the knees and ankles. The body is extended from the back of one heel to an outstretched arm. The feet are 3 to 4 feet apart in the pose and the body is in a sideways lunge with one arm. The hand opposite the direction of the lunge is stretched over the head, palms down. The other arm rests on or just beside the leg that is bent. The therapeutic applications of the pose include sciatica, lower back pain, constipation and menstrual discomfort... 2, record 3, English, - extended%20side%20angle%20pose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- posture de l'angle latéral
1, record 3, French, posture%20de%20l%27angle%20lat%C3%A9ral
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- angle latéral 2, record 3, French, angle%20lat%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
- angle étiré 3, record 3, French, angle%20%C3%A9tir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- utthita parsvakonasana 4, record 3, French, utthita%20parsvakonasana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plantar heel pain
1, record 4, English, plantar%20heel%20pain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - plantar%20heel%20pain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- talalgie plantaire
1, record 4, French, talalgie%20plantaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur siégeant à la face plantaire du talon. 2, record 4, French, - talalgie%20plantaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- talalgia plantar
1, record 4, Spanish, talalgia%20plantar
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heel cup
1, record 5, English, heel%20cup
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The... heel cup can relieve arch, ankle, leg and back pain that results from everyday heel strike. 1, record 5, English, - heel%20cup
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coque talonnière
1, record 5, French, coque%20talonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medial arch
1, record 6, English, medial%20arch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An active individual will typically report a gradual onset of heel pain at the origin of the plantar aponeurosis and along the medial arch. 1, record 6, English, - medial%20arch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- région médiane de la voûte plantaire
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9diane%20de%20la%20vo%C3%BBte%20plantaire
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- posterior heel pain
1, record 7, English, posterior%20heel%20pain
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posterior calcaneal pain from the subcutaneous and the tendo Achillis attachment zones resulting primarily from calcaneal bursitis, tendonitis, and exostoses. 2, record 7, English, - posterior%20heel%20pain
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definition from DFOOT, 1982, p. 766. 3, record 7, English, - posterior%20heel%20pain
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- talalgie postérieure
1, record 7, French, talalgie%20post%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur siégeant à la face postérieure du talon et liée le plus souvent aux lésions du tendon d'Achille et des bourses séreuses qui lui sont annexées. 2, record 7, French, - talalgie%20post%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition d'après DOMEA, 1981, p. 991 et SIRHU, 1984, p. 531. 3, record 7, French, - talalgie%20post%C3%A9rieure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- talalgia posterior
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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