Sharon Trapnell Myotherapy

23/03/2026

Stay strong, don't let a fall take you out 💪
Credit to Dr. Howard Luks for this timely reminder

Falls are the quiet turning point
no one plans for,
yet they change everything.

In adults over 65,
they are the leading cause
of injury and loss of independence
breaking hips, shaking the brain,
and sometimes, beginning the end
of a once steady life.

But it is rarely the fall itself
that takes us.

It is what follows
the days spent in bed,
the muscles that slowly forget their strength,
the fear that whispers, don’t move too much,
the body growing weaker
in the name of staying safe.

And little by little,
life becomes smaller.
But it does not have to be this way.
Strength can be built, even now

So keep moving.
Keep strengthening.
Keep choosing to stand tall.

Because preventing a fall
is not just about avoiding injury
it is about protecting
the life you still want to live.

17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day

25/02/2026

This is a topic I have discussed many times in my clinic, slow steady progressive load is going to get that tendon repair happening.

It’s easy to think rest is the safest choice. A sore tendon? Protect it. Avoid stress. Wait for it to “get better.” Tendons don’t heal by hiding. They heal when you give them a reason to work carefully, progressively, and on purpose.

Avoiding stress forever feels safe. But the real path to pain-free movement and strength is deliberate action. Movement, done right, is what heals.

23/02/2026

Yep

19/02/2026

Unwinding can be different for everyone, I work in the garden, it inspires me when I see new growth, accomplished when bringing something back from the brink.
What do you do to unwind?

11/02/2026

I think Victoria needs a new thermostat. It's clearly broken

05/02/2026

Start small, stay consistent.
Thank you to Dr. Howard Luks for this infograph

Waiting for the “right” program often becomes waiting for a life that never arrives. But consistency even imperfect, even short, even interrupted teaches your body that it is still needed, still capable, still alive.

Those small, ordinary sessions protect your balance, your bones, your independence. They keep you able to rise from a chair, carry your own bags, steady yourself when you stumble.

You are not failing if your workout isn’t perfect.
You are succeeding if you keep coming back.

Strength is not built in ideal moments.
It’s built in ordinary days repeated.

20/01/2026

This one is important, please take the time to read.
Credit to Dr Howard Luks for the use of this message.

Most people over 40 don’t age because of “time”…
they age because of undernourished muscle.
They slowly starve their muscle tissue, eating light breakfasts, avoiding meat out of fear, snacking on carbs, and calling it ‘healthy.’ Then they wonder why they feel weak, why joints hurt, or why fat replaces muscle.

Here’s the truth medical professionals already know

1. Your muscles are not optional; they’re an endocrine organ.
Muscle protects against
-Insulin resistance
-Frailty
-Osteoporosis
-Cognitive decline
-Falls and fractures
-Chronic inflammation

And yet after 40, muscle becomes harder to build because of anabolic resistance your muscle fibers stop responding to small protein doses. Meaning:
The same meal you ate at 20 won’t trigger muscle protein synthesis at 50.
Not unless you increase the dose.

2. The “eat less, move more” narrative ruins older bodies.
We sold a lie that shrinking = healthy.
So midlife adults cut calories, skip meals, and walk endlessly…
while losing muscle they desperately need.

Longevity is about staying capable.

3. Protein needs go UP with age, not down.
Most research points to ~1.2–1.6 g/kg/day for healthy aging
almost double what many older adults eat.
But society encourages less
“Small portions”
“Light meals”
“Avoid meat”
“Protein shakes are for gym bros”
NO!!
They’re for anyone who wants to stay independent.

4. If you want to age well, the priority isn’t skincare ..it’s muscle.
After 60, muscle loss accelerates.
After 70, sarcopenia becomes the gateway drug to disability.
Falls → fractures → hospital → bedrest → muscle loss → loss of independence.
It’s not dramatic — it’s textbook.

You are not fragile.
You are adaptable.
The biology proves it.
Muscle responds to
-Protein
-Load
-Recovery

Even in your 60s, 70s and 80s.

17/01/2026

Ageing gracefully takes dedication to keep your body trained.
Some wise words from Dr Howard Luks.

Balance and mobility are more than skills they are freedom.

As we age, the risk of falls rises. Falls are not just accidents; they are one of the leading causes of injury-related disability in older adults. A single fall can change your independence, your confidence, and your ability to live life fully.

The good news is that balance and mobility can be trained. Exercises that challenge your coordination, improve joint range of motion, and strengthen stabilizing muscles don’t just make you steadier they make you safer, more confident, and more capable of living without fear.

Older adults who engage in regular balance and mobility training dramatically reduce their risk of falls, maintain independence longer, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

16/01/2026