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No Improvement In Height Even After Several Exercises. Help?

Dear sir, Im a 23 yrs old and weight 61 kgs 5 4 height. Im trying to gain height for so long but i can see no improvement in it. from past few months im doing pull ups and i also do it before but not able to continue it for long time...i really really want to gain height.. im ready to work hard on it...jst give me some direction ...
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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hello,
height in a person increases due to epiphysis of long bones.
These epiphysis loose their activity in the girls by 16 to 18 years and in males by age of 20 years.
Although some gain in height can be achieved by yoga,exercises,good sleep,healthy eating etc but to expect a big increase in height is not possible after the age of 23 years.
One can get increase in height by getting the surgery called as limb lengthening surgery.
If you are very keen to increase your height,you may consult a orthopedician surgeon,provided you are willing to undergo surgery.
You must clearly understand the pros and cons of surgery before going for it.
Thanks
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No Improvement In Height Even After Several Exercises. Help?

hello, height in a person increases due to epiphysis of long bones. These epiphysis loose their activity in the girls by 16 to 18 years and in males by age of 20 years. Although some gain in height can be achieved by yoga,exercises,good sleep,healthy eating etc but to expect a big increase in height is not possible after the age of 23 years. One can get increase in height by getting the surgery called as limb lengthening surgery. If you are very keen to increase your height,you may consult a orthopedician surgeon,provided you are willing to undergo surgery. You must clearly understand the pros and cons of surgery before going for it. Thanks