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21 Yr Old, Tips To Grow Taller ?
hello i am currently 21 years old and i am between 167cm to 170cm tall... ( always different when i measure) and i desperate in growing taller. but unfortunately my body will not allow me... because i am over the age now.. and i used to do like 1000 jumps and i think i ve also injured my legs... i think my situation is difficult but i am just looking to see if i can still grow taller...
Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Hi, Kevin,
Thanks for query.
As you are 21 years, now there are no chances of increasing your height.
After 20 years epiphysis of long bones fuses with long bone shaft so further increasing of height is not possible.
But you may continue exercise like swimming, jumping ropes, cycling.
Ok and bye.
Thanks for query.
As you are 21 years, now there are no chances of increasing your height.
After 20 years epiphysis of long bones fuses with long bone shaft so further increasing of height is not possible.
But you may continue exercise like swimming, jumping ropes, cycling.
Ok and bye.
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