Question
My daughter is 15 years old, but her actual age is 13.9 years old, and she is 145 centimeters tall. She has not grown much in the past year. She started menstruating at the age of 10.8, and her height was 137 centimeters at that time. The examination found that her bone age is 2 years ahead of her actual age, and the doctor said her growth potential is limited. What should I do?
Answer
Regular physical activities such as stretching, jumping, lifting weights, and swimming may help increase height. For short teenagers whose epiphyses are not close to their growth plates and who have no dwarfism or other medical contraindications confirmed by a doctor, they can start specialized height-increasing exercise training. However, it should be done gradually to avoid overexertion. If discomfort occurs during the process, it is advisable to consult a doctor and a physical education teacher.