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Grady straps protect against movement in all directions: up, down, left, and right, and prohibit the patient from sliding on the backboard. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Because this method prevents anterior, posterior, and lateral shifts, it is very useful for high-angle rescues and awkward extrications where the backboard must be rotated sideways or tilted ...
A bungee cord (sometimes spelled bungie; also known as a shock cord or an ocky strap) is an elastic cord composed of one or more elastic strands forming a core, usually covered in a woven cotton or polypropylene sheath. The sheath does not materially extend elastically, but it is braided with its strands spiraling around the core so that a ...
The TRX System, also known as Total Resistance Exercises, refers to a specialized form of suspension training that utilizes equipment developed by former U.S. Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. [1] TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously.
The field of suspension training is a form of resistance training that includes bodyweight exercises in which a variety of multi-planar, compound exercise movements can be performed. These are done with the aim of developing strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability simultaneously. [ 2 ]
Member of the US Navy secures the strap of a pallet during a training exercise. A ratchet tie-down strap. A tie down strap (also known as a ratchet strap, a lashing strap or a tie down) is a fastener used to hold down cargo or equipment during transport. Tie down straps are essentially webbing that is outfitted with tie down hardware. This ...
Suspension trauma, also known as orthostatic shock while suspended, harness hang syndrome (HHS), suspension syndrome, or orthostatic intolerance, is an effect which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time.
hanging strap – a strap suspended from the ceiling (often with a handle or a loop) grab handle – a pivoted, rigidly-mounted, or suspended handle often mounted above eye level of standing passengers; handrails – rigid rails running horizontally below the ceiling; stanchions – vertical poles anchored between the floor and ceiling
The suspension consisted of four inverted quarter-elliptical leaf springs. Friction dampers became fitted at the rear from 1925 on the heavier "Cabriolet". At the end of 1923, the short chassis Type C.2 was lengthened by 100 mm from 2,250 mm (89 in) to 2,350 mm (93 in) and re-inforced by an additional crossbar which protruded from the rear deck ...