Can you get multiple rib fractures from falling while skating?

Yes: Rib fractures occur from a blow to the chest or even following a violent coughing spell. Rib contusions are as painful as rib fractures. Both take about 10 to 12 weeks to heal, with the healing progressing about 10% per week. Rib fractures can be associated with more serious injuries such as pneumothorax which occurs when the broken rib punctures a lung, but most require no specific care.

Yes. : You can get rib fractures from a bad fall. Usually they aren't bad enough for surgery but a good x-ray or ct scan will help determine that. Breathing exercises are key.