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How to ice down sprain my ankle quickly?
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Ice massage: An easy way to do ice massage is to freeze water in a styrofoam cup. You then tear off the top of the cup and the remainder makes a nice insulated holder. Massage the inflamed area with the ice by moving it in circular motions.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Ice bath: The fastest way to ice down is an ice bath. Heat transfers quickest with circulating water that is close to 0 degrees c. Salt water solutions can be made so that the fluid is less than 0 degrees if needed. After intense heat imbalance, we have had athletes jump into ice baths. An ankle wouldn't require anything like that, but this definitely answers the question!
Answered 7/5/2012
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