Immobilization

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