Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

compression du caisson abdominal

English translation:

compression of the abdominal cavity

Added to glossary by Drmanu49
Nov 3, 2011 12:59
12 yrs ago
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French term

compression du caisson abdominal

French to English Medical Medical: Instruments back support blet
This is a back support belt for relief of lower back pain and to support the back when doing strenuous work or playing sport
What is does is described as:
Limitation des flexions du rachis associée à une compression du caisson abdominal.
I am struggling with the end of this phrase
Thanks for any help.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 compression of the abdominal cavity
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Nov 7, 2011 10:51: Drmanu49 Created KOG entry

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compression of the abdominal cavity

sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/.../a/aa060201a.htm - Traduire cette page
A belt reduces low back stress by compressing the contents of the abdominal cavity. This increases the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), providing more support ...

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Note added at 44 minutes (2011-11-03 13:43:53 GMT)
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Or simply abdominal compression as mentioned by Phil.
Note from asker:
Thanks to you both!
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard : You could just say "abdominal compression".
33 mins
Quite right, thank you Phil.
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