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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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Skating has: no effect on height growth. Ankle weights safe under proper supervision, however would discuss the necessity with the coach.
Answered 5/23/2017
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