### Question
What does physical restraint mean?


### Answer
**Physical restraint** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 290jj*:

> a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of an individual to move his or her arms, legs, or head freely

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part I-Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Non-Medical, Community-Based Facilities for Children and Youth**

