Immobilization may refer to:
Chemistry Enzyme immobilization, a concept in organic chemistry Immobilization (soil science), the absorption of decomposed organic matter by micro-organisms Whole cell immobilization, a biochemistry method
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 Automobile immobilization, for vehicle theft prevention Economic immobilization, a concept in financial economics
See also Immobile (disambiguation) Immobilizer (disambiguation) Immobilon