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Sanford Health's National Institute for Athletic Health & Performance (NIAHP) focuses on driving innovation and scientific sports science research to enable athletes to enhance their competitive performance while improving sports safety. The NIAHP is a recognized leader in conducting research, assessing athletes, providing the most current educational information, and developing guidelines and policy for safe and appropriate exercise, training, and sports participation. The NIAHP provides a wide range of services to top athletes, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx.
In addition to research, the NIAHP provides professional assessment services for athletes and active individuals. Services include detailed physiological evaluations in a controlled environmental chamber, fitness testing, sport nutrition consults, and assessments on the athletic field, as well as presentations and seminars for teams and organizations.