Physical restraint

Handcuffs and chains from wrought iron as formerly used on prisoners; Wales, 19th century (museum exhibit)
Modern chain handcuffs made of hardened steel; Hiatt 2010
Modern steel legcuffs
Iron wrist shackles with chains and padlock; Germany c. 17th century
Wooden restraints in a women's prison, US (c. 1890)
Modern Hiatt speedcuffs

Physical restraint refers to means of purposely limiting or obstructing the freedom of a person's bodily movement.


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