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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

12:59 Nov 3, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
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
Local time: 06:10
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.
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Drmanu49
France
Local time: 07:10
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thank you very much for your help on this
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4 +1compression of the abdominal cavity
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
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.

Drmanu49
France
Local time: 07:10
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 326
Grading comment
thank you very much for your help on this
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Asker: Thanks to you both!


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