Fifteen to 20 minutes has been shown to be the most effective time to use ice for an acute injury. Ice should not be placed on an injury for longer than 20 minutes, in order to prevent frostbite or other negative side effects. (This answer provided for NATA by the Eastern Kentucky University Athletic Training Education Program.)
Fifteen to 20 minutes has been shown to be the most effective time
to use ice for an acute injury. Ice should not be placed on an
injury for longer than 20 minutes, in order to prevent frostbite or
other negative side effects. (This answer provided...
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:Fifteen to 20 minutes has been shown to be the most effective time to use ice for an acute injury. Ice should not be placed on an injury for longer than 20 minutes, in order to prevent frostbite or other negative side effects. (This answer provided for NATA by the Eastern Kentucky University Athletic Training Education Program.)Fifteen to 20 minutes has been shown to be the most effective time to use ice for an acute injury. Ice should not be placed on an injury for longer than 20 minutes, in order to prevent frostbite or other negative side effects. (This answer provided... More
