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compression du caisson abdominal

English translation: compression of the abdominal cavity

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French term or phrase:	compression du caisson abdominal
English translation:	compression of the abdominal cavity
Entered by:	Drmanu49

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12:59 Nov 3, 2011

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Medical - Medical: Instruments / back support blet

French term or phrase: compression du caisson abdominal

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.

Christine Kirkham KudoZ activity Questions: 86 (none open) (4 without valid answers) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 3
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compression of the abdominal cavity

Explanation:
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.