About us
The Foundation for Health Exercise and Nutrition / The Kuopio Research Institute of Exercise Medicine (Kultu) has been at the forefront of this field for decades. Since the late 1970s, Kultu has organized the The International Puijo Symposium, bringing together international researchers, clinicians, and health professionals to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance scientific understanding in exercise medicine and related disciplines.
From the very beginning, Kultu has engaged in international research collaboration, building strong partnerships across borders to promote high-quality, multidisciplinary science.
Puijo Symposium has become a globally well-recognized tradition in the field of exercise medicine as it provides a unique opportunity to bring together the people working in this exciting field. The symposium promotes interaction and networking between peers, colleagues and both junior and established scientists during the program as well as social events in a special relaxed atmosphere.
In June Kuopio is an ideal place to experience and enjoy the special features of the beauty of the Finnish Midsummer season with a long daylight and short nights as well as options for daily exercise sessions in the Finnish nature and the famous smoke sauna in the middle of the lake district.
The Puijo Symposium continues to serve as a platform for cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary dialogue — contributing to better health outcomes and stronger connections within the global scientific community.
We would like to take this opportunity to cordially welcome you to Kuopio. May the symposium be a fruitful, rewarding and unique experience for all attendees!
Previous Puijo Symposiums
2022 XXIII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Physical Exercise for Health Promotion and Medical Care - Translation of Research Evidence to Everyday Practise"
2014 XXII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; ”Physical Exercise in Clinical Medicine – Critical Appraisal of Scientific Evidence”
2011 XXI PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Physical Exercise, Ageing and Disabilities - Current Evidence”
2009 XX PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Physical Exercise in Health Promotion and Medical Care: Current Evidence for Metabolic Syndrome”
2007 XIX PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Physical Activity, Muscle Metabolism and Insulin Resistance”
2005 XVIII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Physical Activity in Conjunction to pharmacological therapy”
2003 XVII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Physical Activity and Health - Gender Differences Across the Lifespan”
2001 XVI PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Health Related Physical Activity and Fitness in Health Promotion and Medical Care - Evidence- based Exercise Prescription”
1998 XV PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and its Metabolic Co-morbidities”
1996 XIV PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Physical Activity, Diet and Cardiovascular Health - A Fresh Look Beyond Old Facts
1993 XIII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Diet, Exercise and Women’s Health”
1989 XII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Physical Activity and Hypertension"
1987 XI PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Prevention of ischaemic heart disease"
1985 X PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Medical Aspects of Nordic Skiing III”
1984 IX PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; “Medical Aspects of Nordic Skiing II"
1983 VIII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Medical Aspects Of Nordic Skiing I"
1982 VII PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Physical Activity And Cardiovascular Health"
1981 VI PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Liikuntalääketiede - lääketieteen uusi erikoisala" (Exercise Medicine – The New Frontier in Medical Specialization)
1980 V PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Physical Training In Health Promotion and Medical Care"
1979 IV PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Opiskelijoiden fyysinen kunto ja sen kehittäminen" (The Physical Fitness of Students and Its Enhancement)
1978 III PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Liikuntalääketiede ja tiedottaminen" (Exercise Medicine and Information Dissemination)
1977 II PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Urheilulääketieteen symposiumi" (Symposium of Exercise Medicine)
1976 I PUIJO SYMPOSIUM; "Physical Performance and Muscle Metabolism"