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heel

n. a low and despicable man. The guy is a heel, and he seems to work at it, too.
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As MediNatura previously announced Heel's over-the-counter (OTC) products will be replaced by MediNatura's OTC product line.
MediNatura closes Heel takeover
High heels enjoy a special status in every woman's life.
How to stay happy in heels
While there is an established connection between high heels and foot pain, this is the first time the effect of shoes on feet can be seen in real time.
Foot and heels: the inside story
Top tips include: 1 - Work your way up, start with a small heel. 2 - Take small steps, the taller the heel the shorter the step.
Cat Harvey
Cardiovascular/Metabolic Responses Walking 76.5 Meters in 2, 4, and 6-Inch Heel Heights
Effects of walking in high heeled shoes on oxygen consumption and energy expenditure in young women
When asked about their perfect choice of high heeled shoes, women who were unrelated produced a wide range of answers, showing enormous statistical variance in heel height, style and colour.
Debenhams reveals mothers pass on the ability to walk in high heels
This condition is usually called policemen's heel, where the inflammation causes a severe, sharp and piercing painful sensation in your heel, which is usually felt with your very first steps in the morning and slowly lessens during the day.
Pakistan: Physiotherapy: Well heeled
Unlike other trends, heels pose physical risks that include a tightening of the heel cord and changes in the growth plate.
Parents, doctors debate tots teetering in heels
In spite of the fact that this "heel manoeuvre" enabled an undersized pankratiast to go undefeated in competition, no one seems to know exactly how the technique was executed.
Understanding ancient combatives: the "heel manoeuvre" in Philostratus' Heroicus 14.4-15.3
"We studied how a woman's weight is shifted away from the heel and arch toward her forefoot when wearing high heels, which commonly results in ball-of-foot pain," says Charlie Lundy, research and development director for Dr.
Dr. Scholl's line keeps growing
For Burgos, some pieces require character shoes with a wider heel and toe box, while others call for ballroom shoes with a very thin heel and tapered front.
From heel to toe: the pleasure & pain of dancing in high heels
Most cases are caused when a band of tissue, the plantar fascia, which connects the foot bones to the heel bone, becomes damaged due to overuse (as in marching soldiers).
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PS29.99, Zara CARVELA GAYE BLOCK HEEL SANDALS, WHITE: Wear these white heeled sandals to your next summer party.
Top 10 WHITE SANDALS; Take-a-break LIFESTYLE, PUZZLES, BRAINTEASERS, STARS & CARTOONS
Wide fit sandals with low orange heel PS59, Clarks Tan mules PS85, Dune Black kitten heel PS29.99, Zara Orange strappy block heels PS19.50, M&S FABULOUS FLATS The high street has a great selection of on-trend flats if you find heels impossible for long periods of time.
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Amongst different pressure ulcers, the geriatric population around the world is more prone to heel pressure ulcers.
Heel Pressure Injury Relieving Devices Market Investigation Reveals Contribution by Major Companies
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