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llfre t1_izsr92d wrote

Reply to comment by Least_Strain_2738 in Could excessive or early weightlifting affect height development? by [deleted]

I'm referring to the references used by the article you've linked. The source your article uses to link weight training to early growth plate closure refers to this happening in the case of traumatic injuries, rather than a global phenomenon. This is a risk in all paediatric traumas, and is why things like expanding prosthetics exist.

In regards to his parents' heights, there is always likely to be an element of reversion towards the mean, plus early/precocious puberty causes a reduced height anyway.

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Least_Strain_2738 t1_izstj48 wrote

yes I understand. however I'm taking about this specific case here. It is well established that lifting does not stunt growth when it is done safely. However could it be the case that in some individuals or in some cases of very early and heavy lifting it could have effects as these. from the article :"Although current research findings indicate an acceptable safety of age-appropriate resistance training in children and adolescents, few isolated cases of sport-related growth disturbances have been described. This case highlights the rare occurrence of premature growth cessation as a possible consequence of excessive resistance training in apparently healthy athletic boy with no endocrine dysfunction. In this patient, complete epiphyseal growth plate fusion was observed (except for distal radius) at age 13, while no biological maturation has been completed"

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llfre t1_izsv8m7 wrote

You don't need to quote the articles conclusion at me.

  1. This is a case report, not a comprehensive body of work/research
  2. There are more likely explanations for his height
  3. We don't even know what height he'll end up as they've only reported on forearm growth plates.

Look, whatever height you are, just come to accept it. There is precious little you can change about it now, and being fit/strong is only going to be a benefit in your future life.

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