immobilization AmE , also: immobilisation BrE

This immobilization is usually only necessary for a short period of time.

Why should a state of such deep immobilization ever have evolved?

The objective, he said, was the "immobilization of the organization."

However, the current trend is to encourage early movement instead of immobilization.

Despite their immobilization, the four of them tried to lean away from his gaze.

I also don't like the idea of needles and immobilization.

This is why immobilization of enzymes are important, not just economically.

Immobilization seemed best; he didn't want to hurt this animal.

Physical therapy can help patients recover after immobilization or surgery.

You can go back to work and resume daily activities sooner than with immobilization.

Immobilization should remain in place until movement of the head and neck is proven safe.

Both treatments are usually successful, but immobilization has fewer risks.

Immobilization for long periods can also result in cartilage damage.

This is then a double process of immobilization which can only be remobilized by art.

It was to make those jokes about the steamroller and immobilization.

Years ago, arthritis was treated with rest and immobilization.

Advanced immobilization systems have appeared only in the last two years, but their effectiveness has already been proved.

Total immobilization may lead to fixation of the joint and is not advised.

Care must be taken to secure the head properly to maintain neutral immobilization.

Immobilization is a wise treatment choice for some people, but not for others.

But, he said, "immobilization could perform the entire mission, and do it cheaper."

Well, I'd just point out to this guy that demobilization doesn't mean a thing without immobilization.

Treatment involves pain medication and immobilization at first; later, physical therapy is used.

Only then are additional straps added to aid immobilization of the limb.

Immobilization allows you to avoid surgery and the risk of wound infection.