[nov21b]

I did some research into the best way to treat a third degree ankle sprain (after a mountainbike accident). From what I've gathered ice can still be beneficial in the first 8 hours or so. But shouldn't be used later on as it may hamper blood flow and thereby recovery. Compression, elevation, moderate use of an anti inflammatory and exercising just up to inducing more swelling is the best way to recover. I found "walking" exercises in a pool to be very helpful as the cool water plus pressure reduced pain and the buoyancy reduces much of your body weight.