15-20 minutes is the longest I ice. I use the same brand ice packs that the therapists use and they don't get super cold.
My therapist said most ortho's don't deal much with elbow and wrist problems, they're too complicated. Off the record, he recommended I see the hand specialist. Since I has seen this Dr. before it was no problem getting into see him, except I have to wait and wonder for 2 more weeks.
I am also taking Vioxx which seems to help me more than ibuprofan.
When I ride the trainer I use aerobars. I'm trying to build up the time I can keep my hands on the handlebars but 10 min is the max so far.
I expected to be a lot further along than this by now, meaning, back on my bike.
Kathi