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Can I Increase My Upper Body Length At The Age Of 20 Years ?

i have a short upper body..but i have a long legs...and its really confusing cause its not proportional...im 20 yrs old now...is there still a chance that my upper body will increase? please help me..
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
hi,welcome to HCM, the growth at the end plates in bones ceased by the age you mentioned.so, there is very less chances to increase your upper body.
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  VIKRANT BHARDWAJ's  Response
hi,welcome to HCM, the growth at the end plates in bones ceased by the age you mentioned.so, there is very less chances to increase your upper body.
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Can I Increase My Upper Body Length At The Age Of 20 Years ?

hi,welcome to HCM, the growth at the end plates in bones ceased by the age you mentioned.so, there is very less chances to increase your upper body.