Smith Performance Center - Physical Therapy & Strength Training

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We help people struggling with pain, injury or inactivity understand and manage their health through an integrated system of physical therapy, strength training and community support.

04/16/2026

🤫 Your Lower Back Pain is Secretly Sabotaging Your Performance
Tonight, let's explore the intricate connection between lower back pain and athletic performance in this insightful new episode of Past Your Prime.

📺Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/pnVyjHtW5Qo

Join hosts Craig Smith and pro volleyball player Alex Keicher as they unravel how hamstring tightness and lower back pain can severely impact your mobility and overall sports performance. Discover why what feels like calf pain might actually be rooted in spinal irritation affecting your nervous system, leading to muscle shutdowns in critical areas like the glutes or quads.

Tune in and learn how to manage pain, improve your recovery, and maintain a healthy lifestyle despite physical challenges!

04/16/2026

The Secret to a Better Warm-Up: Your Own History
Your personal injury history and your athletic journey are the most important factors in your exercise preparation. Your body has been through unique experiences and your injuries will impact how you move today.

🏋️Learn more about why your warm-up should be tailored specifically to your history to prevent future issues and optimize performance: https://smithperformancecenter.com/how-to-use-on-demand-supplement-workouts-within-your-normal-exercise-routine/

04/15/2026

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Are you focusing solely on movement and exercise while ignoring the underlying factors of your progress?

Our Registered Dietitian Jackie Hatchew showcases why nutrition is a massive piece of the physical capacity puzzle.

At Smith Performance Center, we believe that understanding how your diet helps (or hinders) your progress is the key to get sustainable, achievable results.

Don't let a poor nutritional foundation hold back your physical gains! 💪 Learn more at: https://smithperformancecenter.com/fatigue-in-active-adults/


04/13/2026

Why Your Back Hurts: Tissue Creep
Are you still using the same warm-up routine you did in your 20's?

If you spend your day sitting at a desk, your body is experiencing 'tissue creep': a mechanical change in your lumbar discs and spinal tissues. Aging requires a different approach to physical preparation.

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04/11/2026

Do You Feel Stiff in the Morning? Check this out!
Does your body feel stiffer than it used to?
We dive into the science of mechanical thixotropy: the actual structural changes that happen in your tissues as you age.

Learn why your muscles and joints "feel tighter" and why a proper warm-up is key for aging athletes.


04/09/2026

Effective Warm-Ups Can Bring Peak Athletic Performance

In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, dive into the science of effective warm-ups and how they play a crucial role in sports injury rehab and athlete injury recovery. Hosts pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith reveal why traditional stretching might be harming your performance and increasing the risk of injury.

Learn about the RAMP protocol (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) and how it enhances mobility training, protects joints, and optimizes your nervous system for better athletic performance.

💪Watch full episode: https://youtu.be/tABh1QD5Klw

04/09/2026

How To Land Safely: The #1 Cue for Athletes

What is the best way to coach a safe landing? It’s simpler than you think: "land softly" is the most effective verbal cue for athletes to improve their mechanics and reduce injury risk. Sometimes the simplest instructions lead to the best performance results.

Learn how to land quieter to protect your body and improve your athletic longevity:
https://smithperformancecenter.com/health-human-performance/

04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

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Why "Eating Less" is Ruining Your Performance

Are you reaching your performance goals, or are you unintentionally underfueling?

At Smith Performance Center, one of the common problems we treat are athletes who are not eating enough to sustain their energy capacity. Whether you're dealing with a recurring injury or hitting a performance plateau, your nutrition is the foundation of your success.

👉 Learn why proper fueling is essential for recovery and peak athletic performance: https://smithperformancecenter.com/fatigue-in-active-adults/

04/06/2026

Stop Landing Loud: Your Joints Will Thank You
Is your landing too loud?

When you hear that "smack" against the ground, it's a sign that your muscles aren't doing the work.

Loud landings mean your passive structures like your joints and tendons are taking the hit instead.

Learn how to land quieter to protect your body and improve your athletic longevity:
https://smithperformancecenter.com/health-human-performance/

04/04/2026

Why Your Jumps Hurt (Even if You're Strong)
Why do injuries happen during jumping and landing, even if you’ve been hitting the gym? At Smith Performance Center, we work to condition your body to handle more than just average daily stress, but also to withstand the max-out forces of high-impact athletic movements.

Learn how to bridge the gap between being "strong" and being "durable." 👉 Check out: https://smithperformancecenter.com/health-human-performance/

04/02/2026

Jump Like A Ninja: Mobility Training & Landing Techniques for Aging Athletes

In this episode of the Past Your Prime podcast, pro volleyball player and pain-free living activist Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith delve into an essential sports movement for aging athletes and active adults overcoming injuries: jumping and landing.

Today, athletes and busy fitness parents alike will learn how to protect their knees, lower back, and Achilles tendon from the "Landing Tax": the physical toll of gravity every time you jump and land.

Explore why mastering landing technique is crucial for injury recovery, especially for those experiencing hamstring tightness, lower back pain, or hip mobility challenges. Discover the difference between eccentric and isometric loading, and why landing softly is key to defending against ACL tears and other common injuries.

📺 Watch the full episode right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hPZdVpgh4M

Whether you’re navigating recovery as an athlete or balancing busy parenting with fitness routines, these mobility training and landing drills provide practical advice for staying active with injuries and promoting pain free living.

Tune in to enhance your strength and conditioning and continue your fitness journey after 40 with confidence and safety!

Address

5602 East 5th Street
Tucson, AZ
85711

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 5am - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 7pm
Thursday 5am - 7pm
Friday 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15203984886

Website

https://linktr.ee/smithperformancecenter

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