Immobilization may refer to:

Chemistry

Medicine

  • Bed rest, medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to try to cure an illness
  • Immobilization (healing), holding an injured joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace to prevent movement while healing
  • Muscle immobilization or paralysis, the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups
  • Trauma immobilization with spinal board designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries
  • Sedentary lifestyle, voluntary immobility in which one is physically inactive

Other uses

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