Briefly in English

Paavo Nurmi Centre (PNK) is a Sports and exercise medicine centre affiliated with the University of Turku and it has been operating since 1957. As an expert organization, PNK conducts research, provides education and shares knowledge on physical activity, health and wellbeing.

PNK is a non-profit organization. Our goal is to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Our work is based on high-quality evidence-based knowledge.

Our background organizations are the University of Turku, City of Turku, The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela), Heart Association of Southwest Finland and Turku University of Applied Sciences.

PNK carries out high-level scientific research related to physical activity, health, disease and wellbeing. In addition, PNK provides a wide range of services that promote health, work ability, and functional capacity. We also offer physical fitness testing services for athletes and all those interested individuals.