What is Immobilization?
Category: Lifestyle Modifications
Immobilization, or not moving, can be useful for periods of time where the body requires rest in order to properly recover from certain types of injury or illness. It may be accomplished by simply resting in bed or through the use of a cast or other device to prevent moving parts of the body.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken ankle | 1 | 2 | |
| Pain in left elbow | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in left wrist | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in right ankle | 1 | 0 | |
| Spasms in thumb | 1 | 1 | |
| Torn peroneal tendon | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Immobilization
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Immobilization
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 |
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