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Does constant icing help for ankles?
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Help what?: No details we can't answer. Was it a sprain, fracture or soft tissue. Never want constant ice, need a break otherwise you will have other problems.
Answered 11/1/2015
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Constant icing: Generally "constant" icing is not recommended. There is a system that circulates cold water through a dressing or on the out side of a dressing but this should be done under your doctors supervision. Intermittent icing 30 min on and 30 off with a barrier between the ice and skin so you do not damage your skin can help.
Answered 11/1/2015
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