By Dr. Kathy Weber on Oct 11, 2009 with View Comments
For How Long Should I Ice?
Icing protocol for any injury from the Moji Experts
Kathy Weber, M.D., M.S.
Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine
Rush University Medical Center
Question:
For any given injury, how long and how frequently should each icing session be?
Answer:
If you have sustained an acute injury it is important to ice 15 – 20 minutes every hour. For chronic injuries, previous injuries, or if you are icing for prevention then apply ice for 15 – 20 minutes at the completion of each exercise session.
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Filed Under: Ask the Experts • Athlete's Corner • Pain Relief
Tags: icing • injury treatment • recovery
