Menopause Strength Training
It’s one thing to learn how to wrap an ankle or shoulder, or provide rehabilitation exercises in a college classroom setting. But it’s another to practice those skills on actual student-athletes while they prepare for their upcoming season.
Ava Becker remembers when their sister studied abroad during her college years. With their own study abroad opportunity in spring 2025 in Limerick, Ireland, Ava grew to be more independent and be more open to new experiences, among other benefits. They had successfully pitched the idea of combining an internship with traditional study abroad opportunities through the University of Limerick.
In the spring 2026 semester, 16 members of the Springfield College staff embarked on a transformative wellness journey designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and postmenopause. This powerful, science-backed program, called Muscle & Menopause, empowers participants to feel stronger, more confident, and in control of their health during a pivotal stage of life.
Joanne Farias loves her experiences so far as a graduate student in the Athletic Training (AT) master’s program.
