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.

06/06/2026

The #1 Mistake After Physical Therapy 🛑 | Strength Training Secrets
Are you an active adult returning to the gym? One of the most risky things people do after finishing physical therapy is trying to lift the same weights they did 20 years ago.
📹 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/TpMwvret864

06/04/2026

Active adults often hit a plateau after injury or midlife transition: stuck managing pain instead of pursuing real performance.

In this landmark episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, hosts pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith welcome their very first guest: strength coach Kenny Sewall.

💪 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/TpMwvret864

Kenny reveals his framework for helping busy, broken athletes not just return to baseline, but exceed their peak. Learn the recovery strategies that separates those who settle from those who come back stronger.

06/04/2026

Fix Your Shoulder and Neck Pain NOW!
A stiff thoracic spine is one of the most common issues we see.

Using a simple mobility ball can provide significant stiffness relief for overall spine health. This simple ”hack” is perfect for active adults looking to improve mobility and reduce neck stress.

06/01/2026

Stop Guessing! The CSI Method for Pain Relief 🧐
Here's how you know what's actually causing your pain: we use a 4-step "Triangulation" method. Checking structural, functional exams alongside what makes you feel better or worse.
This is essential fitness for active adults who want to stop managing symptoms and start overcoming injuries for good.

05/30/2026

Your Shoulder Pain Is Actually a Neck Issue 🤯
For many active adults struggling with persistent tightness in their upper back, what feels like a shoulder problem is actually coming from the cervical spine. Understanding the source of your pain is the first step toward pain free living and overcoming injuries

05/28/2026

Pain-free living for active adults starts with ditching the stretching myth.

In this episode, physical therapist Craig Smith and athlete Alex Keicher expose why "text neck" and crunchy shoulders aren't fragility problems: they're underprepared systems.

🎧 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/z7pNRtUaTUw

This is the reality check desk workers and fitness enthusiasts need.

05/28/2026

"Knee Over Toes" Will Blow Up Your Knees🔥Be Careful With Fitness Influencers
A new fitness fad emerges and with it comes a new wave of preventable injuries.
Dr. Craig Smith breaks down how following the wrong advice, such as the Knee Over Toes philosophy, can turn a minor issue into a major setback.
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/-5ufoX_z4Fc

05/25/2026

Don't Let Influencers Diagnose Your Own Pain 🔥Be Careful With Fitness Influencers
Just lifting heavier will not fix that nagging pain.
Dr. Craig Smith warns against the "just do it heavier" logic often applied to isometrics and tendon issues.
This discourse, often led by fitness influencers like Knees Over Toes Guy, can lead a lot of individuals to misdiagnose an injury and make things dramatically worse.
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/-5ufoX_z4Fc

05/23/2026

The Truth About The Knees Over Toes Guy 🔥Be Careful With Social Media Influencers
Doctor of Physical Therapy Craig Smith discusses the "Knees Over Toes" philosophy and why popular fitness fads often lead to unexpected injuries.
If you're an active adult looking for pain free living, it's crucial to distinguish between viral exercises and sound physical therapy and evidence-based fitness.
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/-5ufoX_z4Fc

05/21/2026

Knee and Achilles pain don't always need surgery: they need the right stimulus.

In this new episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, Craig and Alex reveal why isometric exercises (static holds like wall sits) trigger rapid pain relief and joint stability for active adults.

🎙️Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/-5ufoX_z4Fc

Discover how staying still becomes your most powerful tool for staying active. And learn which holds work the fastest for overcoming injuries in order to help you move better and stay on the court.

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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