Walking on the ground after a rib fracture can be painful, especially in the early stages of walking on the ground, because there is a slight movement of the fracture end, so from this point of view the doctor does not recommend walking on the ground. Especially if there are multiple rib fractures, the stability of the thoracic cavity becomes less stable, it is recommended to rest in bed for three weeks to one month, and only after the fracture end is gradually solid, can you slowly move on the ground with the protection of the external chest brace. If the fracture of one rib is not significantly dislocated, the patient can walk on the ground under the protection of the external brace, because the pain is very mild with the protection of the surrounding ribs. Some patients do not tolerate pain well, so they should rest in bed as much as possible, and the more serious the fracture is, the longer the bed rest time should be.