Can hanging from a bar help my child grow taller?


While being active doesn't help increase your child's height per se, it certainly supports their ability to grow well and stay healthy. — 123rf

As a paediatric endocrinologist, one of the most common questions I hear in the clinic is: “Doctor, my child is the shortest in class.

“Should they play basketball? Swim more? Hang from a bar?

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