Question
An 11-year-old, 11-month-old child stands at 134 centimeters tall. The parents’ heights are 168 centimeters and 147 centimeters, respectively. After a medical examination, the bone age is equivalent to a 10-year-old level. The biochemical indicators are as follows: FT3: 6.85 pmol/L, FT4: 17.8 pmol/L, TSH: 3.02 uIU/mL, E2: Not provided. Is further examination needed?
Answer
A child’s growth in height is closely related to skeletal development. Regular physical exercise can improve blood circulation, enhance nutrient absorption, and strengthen the growth capacity of osteoblasts, thereby promoting healthy skeletal growth. Effective exercise programs include the horizontal bar, jumping, swimming, rings, free gymnastics, basketball, and pull-ups. These exercises can stretch muscles and tendons, stimulate the growth of bone cartilage, elongate the spine, and promote height growth. Medical research shows that compared to same age non-active children, those who regularly exercise tend to be an average of 4 to 8 centimeters taller, even more.