Mobilization

Mobilization is a term used in medicine, physiotherapy, and the military to describe the act of assembling, preparing, and organizing resources and people for active service. In a medical context, mobilization often refers to the process of getting a patient moving and active after a period of illness or injury.

Medical Mobilization

In the field of medicine, mobilization refers to the process of making something movable. When used in the context of physical therapy, it refers to techniques such as joint mobilization, where the therapist moves the patient's joints to restore function. This can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including arthritis, sprains, and strains.

Military Mobilization

In a military context, mobilization refers to the act of assembling and readying military forces for war. This can include calling up reserve forces, activating National Guard units, or even conscripting civilians into the military. The process of mobilization can be complex and involves a variety of logistical challenges.

See Also

• Physical therapy
• Military logistics
• Reserve forces
• National Guard

References

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Mobilization

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  Messengers were sent to every village
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  Schlieffen Plan
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  Mobilisatiezakboekje van Joseph-Nicolas-François Vandebroek, item 3
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  Mobilmachung, Truppentransport mit der Bahn
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  Reservists at Gare de L'est, Paris
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  Hevosia lähdössä talvisotaan
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  Jatkosodan yleinen liikekannallepano julistettu 20.6.1941
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  New recruits during mobilization