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Can i do cardio exercise while my rib fractures heal?
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Cardio as tolerated: Rib fractures can cause breathing-related pain until the fracture ends start to heal and stick together. This usually occurs after several weeks. You can use pain as your guide and advance with activities (cardio) as tolerated.
Answered 4/20/2015
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