1. Limited ability to move freely; a constraint on physical mobility
The patient experienced restricted movement in her shoulder after surgery.
A paciente experimentou movimento restrito no ombro após a cirurgia.
2. Official limitations on travel or mobility imposed by authorities
The government imposed restricted movement during the lockdown.
O governo impôs movimento restrito durante o confinamento.
3. In medical contexts, reduced range of motion in joints or limbs
Restricted movement of the knee joint can indicate arthritis.
O movimento restrito da articulação do joelho pode indicar artrite.