A 29-year-old male asked about a male:

Is it true that if growing children do more physical exercise there height growth is reduced and they attain below normal height. thanks.

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Dr. Sathish Adigopulaanswered

Pediatrics 22 years experience

Excessive: Excessive exercise and weight training may cause early bone fusion and may cause lesser than average height. The key word here is "excessive".

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