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I slipped at fell down 5 hardwood stairs, fx & displacing my 9th & 10 right ribs. i'm in my mid 30's, & pretty active. when can go back to the gym?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Anytime: If you can exercise without pain or discomfort, you can go to the gym.

Answered 2/16/2015

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