Growth and Maturation during Adolescence

An evaluation of craniofacial growth pattern in North Indian children

“…The typical findings in subjects with thalessemia are a class II skeletal pattern, short cranial base length, short cranial length, short mandible, increased anterior and reduced posterior vertical dimensions and severe facial disfigurement as narrated by Alhaija et al 21 Bone age was delayed in protein energy malabsorption and males were affected more than females in accordance with studies of Tanner et al 22 and Frisancho et al 23 Malnutrition affected the maturation of the skeleton more than the teeth as confirmed by Steward et al 18 and Garn et al 19 According to a recent study conducted by Nathani et al, 24 frontal sinus can also be used as predictor for evaluation of growth patterns. In fact it has been found to be more reliable than maxillary sinus in assessment of different types of malocclusions.…”

Body Size of Twins Compared with Siblings and the General Population: From Birth to Late Adolescence

“…Stage of puberty was physically determined by the same trained researcher on the basis of secondary sexual characteristics with the stages of development devised by Tanner. 22 Parental Height. Information on parental height was collected by measurement if present at the test protocol or by questionnaires.…”

Physical Demands of Representative Match-Play in Adolescent Rugby Union

“…However, due to the differences between rugby codes (league and union), and the increased emphasis on set pieces such as the scrum in rugby union and the consequent fatigue (32), research is warranted to assist in the development of adolescent rugby union players. Adolescence is identified as a key period of physical growth, biological maturation and psychological development (39); and therefore not only should the differences between senior and adolescent athletes be considered but also adolescent athletes of different ages.…”