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I am 21 years old. my height is 4 feet 8 inches. can i grow my height by excercise?
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No: You've probably reached your adult height.
Answered 11/2/2012
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No: I am sorry, but the answer is no. Once we reach skeletal maturity there is no more growth in length of the long bones, which means there is no more increase in height.
Answered 4/1/2019
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No: The potential additional length anyone can expect depends on areas in the long bones (arms, legs, fingers)called growth plates. This is where growth occurs and an active open growth plate means more growth is possible. An x-ray of the hands & wrists can be evaluated for bone maturity since there are many growth centers to see. If your bone maturity is >18yo you are done growing taller.
Answered 12/27/2016
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