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Proper injury treatment etiquette

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HermanBloom Jan 2014 9:45am, 29 Jan 2014 4231 posts	0 HermanBloom For a sore ankle that hurts when walking/running to the point of discomfort but not outright tears. I have ice patches and a flash new ankle support/compression thingy. 1) How long do you ice it for before putting on the compression sock/support? 2) How long do you wait until swapping the compression for another ice patch? 3) Am I doing this wrong? Ta
Fravage Jan 2014 10:13am, 29 Jan 2014 383 posts	0 Fravage Run it off
The Scribbler Jan 2014 10:16am, 29 Jan 2014 3033 posts	0 The Scribbler I was told 20 mins ice/ 20 mins off and repeat when I sprained my ankle, but I think that was immediately after I injured it. I did the repeat icing until the swelling went down, then used the compression bandage during the day, when I could walk on it. Hope you recover quickly.
HermanBloom Jan 2014 10:27am, 29 Jan 2014 4234 posts	0 HermanBloom I would love to run this off, I normally do! I would do if it wasn't for London looming. Too much risk Thanks Scribbler. I don't remember doing anything to it, just woke up yesterday and was hurting. Weird.

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