<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Cc: Rib pain Hist: Fell from ladder 4112012 INCENTIVE SPIROMETER q 2 hr 3 - times MEDS: Percocet q 6 h Valium q 6 h Motrin 400 mg q 4 h Asprin q 4 h ACTIVITY LEVEL QUESTION? BEDREST WITH BATHROOM PRIVILEGES? OR LIGHT ACTIVITY ONLY? OR ACTIVITY WITH WEIGHT RESTRICTION? OR NORMAL ACTIVITY?  <response>: Hello, If the fracture of the rib of more than 6 - 8 weeks old you can perform any activity you wish you. The activities should not lead to pressure over the chest region. If the activities youre planning to do or doing are not giving pressure over the fractured ribs than any normal activity can be performed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. 