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A member asked:
How to increase my leg length at 17 years old? am i still able to grow taller through strerching or excercising? i really want to grow taller. thank u
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: The only way that you can grow taller is if your growth plates are still open. This can be assessed with an xray. If they are closed, it is not possible to grow taller no matter what exercises you do.
Answered 2/26/2015
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Growth: Unfortunately genetics plays the major role on how tall you will be. You can't really do much to get taller. Your growth plates might be fully fused by now, if not by 18-21 years of life. If you do grow more, i wouldn't expect any massive growth spurts. Sorry
Answered 2/26/2015
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