https://drpwchen.com/en/tags/child-health/Recent content in Child Health on Po-Wei Chen, MD — Physiatrist & Builderhttps://drpwchen.com/og-default.pnghttps://drpwchen.com/og-default.pngHugoenWed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0800https://drpwchen.com/en/notes/youth-exercise-prescription/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0800https://drpwchen.com/en/notes/youth-exercise-prescription/How long should kids exercise a day, when can they touch a barbell, and will training too much cause injuries? This post distills exercise recommendations for children and teens, safety conditions for weight training, and red lines for training volume like "weekly hours shouldn't exceed their age" into a practical version for parents and coaches. It also explains why kids are especially prone to injuries during growth spurts.