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How long should I apply ice to my injured wrist?

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  1. National Athletic Trainers’ Association
     
    National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:

    The recommended time for application of ice on a new wrist injury is from 20-30 minutes, or until the injured area is numb. It is only necessary to apply ice every two hours for the first 48-72 hours after the initial injury.

    (This answer provided for NATA by the Eastern University Athletic Training Education Program.)

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