Does excessive use of ankle weights stunt growth at puberty?

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Does excessive use of ankle weights stunt growth at puberty?

2007-04-14 06:42:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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no, they don't not stunt the growth. but they can cause stress fractures in the lower leg and also cause a greater muscle imbalance between the quadriceps and the hamstrings as the load has no effect on hamstring.

2007-04-14 07:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No they do not.

Warning though...don't run wih them or walk with them. It is bad for the ankle and bones. Could really do damage over time.

Hope this helps. Blessings.

-Doc

2007-04-14 06:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Stone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

YES AND NO GO TO YOUR DOC

2007-04-14 06:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by TRAUMA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋