Michael Bergeron, PhD
Practice Locations
Primary Location
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National Institute for Athletic Health & Performance
1210 W 18th Street, Suite 204 Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Practice Information
Specialties
- Exercise Physiology
- Thermoregulation and Heat Illness
- Sports Medicine
- Sport Nutrition
Languages Spoken
- English
Education
Undergraduate School:
- Central Connecticut State University (New Britain, CT)
Graduate School:
- Exercise Physiology: University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
Exercise Physiology: University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
Fellowship:
- Sport Nutrition: University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA)
Unique Medical Experience
- Dr. Bergeron’s research includes studies on exercise, performance and fitness for youth and adults with an emphasis on the effects of exercise in the heat on fluid and mineral balance, as well as thermal and cardiovascular strain. In addition, Dr. Bergeron is studying the effects of exercise and heat stress on calcium balance and bone turnover in active young athletes and red blood cell sickling and inflammation in people with sickle cell trait.

