Can short stature with normal bone age catch up?
May 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Even if one is short in stature, with sufficient effort and perseverance, it is usually possible to catch up with others. First, by engaging in aerobic exercise and strength training, one can enhance basic muscular capacity and thus improve physical performance. Second, improving nutritional status by consuming more foods rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamins, and minerals can also be beneficial.
Generally, individuals with normal bone age but short stature can catch up in height. Specific details are as follows:
Even if a person is short, they can usually catch up with others through sufficient effort and perseverance.
First, basic muscular strength can be improved through aerobic exercise and strength training, thereby enhancing physical performance. Second, improving nutritional status by consuming more foods rich in calcium, iron, vitamins, and minerals helps enhance overall nutrition and makes the body stronger. Additionally, while exercising independently, one can participate in competitive aerobic or extreme sports such as running and rope jumping to better train the body and improve athletic ability. It's also important to consistently perform daily aerobic exercises to gradually increase exercise intensity.
Individuals with short stature but normal bone age can compete equally with others as long as they work hard. Therefore, the most important factor in catching up is persistence, self-confidence, and determination—where there's a will, there's a way.
