Strappado

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A modified version of the strappado can be used with care, however, if the submissive is properly anchored and doesn't require the arms to maintain balance.  For example, a submissive tied on his or her knees can then have the arms pulled gently back into a modified strappado position.  Some submissives find this type of restraint to be very exciting for short periods of time, but as it can aggravate breathing problems and place undue strain on the muscles of the chest and shoulders it should be used with extreme care.  As always, never leave a bound person unattended. 
  
 
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Revision as of 13:33, 16 October 2005

The strappado is a form of torture in which a victim is suspended in the air by means of a rope attached to his hands which are tied behind his back. Weights may be added to the body. A variant of strappado (the medieval inquisition name), is also known as reverse hanging, or Palestinian hanging and has been reported used in the Middle East as well as by institutions that practice torture.

There are two variants of this torture. In the first one, the victim has his arms tied behind his back; a large rope is then tied to his wrists and passed over a beam or a hook on the roof. The torturer pulls on this rope until the victim is hanging from his arms. Since he has the hands tied behind the back, this will cause a very intense pain and possible dislocation of the arms.

The full weight of the subject's body is then supported by the extended and internally-rotated shoulder sockets. While the technique shows no external injuries, it can cause long-term nerve, ligament, or tendon damage. The technique typically causes brachial plexus injury, leading to seizures or paralysis in the arm.

In the second variant, the victim's hands are tied to the front. The victim is also hung from the hands, but his ankles are tied and a heavy weight is attached to them. This will cause pain and possible damage not only to the arms, but also to the legs and hips. This variant was known as squassation.

Needless to say these techniques should never be used in any consentual bondage activity.

A modified version of the strappado can be used with care, however, if the submissive is properly anchored and doesn't require the arms to maintain balance. For example, a submissive tied on his or her knees can then have the arms pulled gently back into a modified strappado position. Some submissives find this type of restraint to be very exciting for short periods of time, but as it can aggravate breathing problems and place undue strain on the muscles of the chest and shoulders it should be used with extreme care. As always, never leave a bound person unattended.

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