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For a sprained ankle, how long should each ice session last?

15 to 20 minutes, repeated every 2 to 3 hours while awake.

  1. 15 to 20 minutes ✔
  2. 2 to 3 minutes
  3. 2 hours straight

Why: Ice helps limit swelling, but leaving it on too long can hurt skin. Mayo Clinic says 15 to 20 minutes, repeated every 2 to 3 hours while awake.

Huh, didn't know that: Put a thin towel between the ice and your skin.

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What did the ice pack say to the ankle? Chill out, I've got this.
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Sources

  1. Sprained ankle: Diagnosis and treatment (Mayo Clinic) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprained-ankle/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353231

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