What are protective devices that limit or restrict movement known as?

The term for protective devices that limit or restrict movement is "restraints." Restraints are designed to ensure the safety of patients by preventing them from moving in ways that could cause harm to themselves or others. They can be physical devices applied to the body or equipment used to limit mobility. The application of restraints is typically guided by strict protocols and is only used when necessary, often in situations involving patients who may be at risk of injury due to agitated behavior or medical conditions.

Other options, while related to devices in a health or supportive context, do not specifically refer to those that limit movement. Supports generally refer to devices that help maintain alignment or assist with mobility without restricting it. Bindings and holds imply a more general constraint but do not carry the specific connotation of protective purpose that restraints do. Thus, restraints accurately capture the essence of protective devices intended to limit or restrict movement to ensure safety.