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Height stop growing..he is into roller skating 2hr daily.does skating the reason?coach planing to put him on ankle weight during practice.safe or not?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Skating has: no effect on height growth. Ankle weights safe under proper supervision, however would discuss the necessity with the coach.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/23/2017

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