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.

06/18/2026

Active adults blame lack of rest for their constant exhaustion, but the real culprit is misunderstanding fatigue.

In this episode of Past Your Prime, physical therapist Craig Smith and pro-athlete Alex Keicher break down the science-backed Fatigue Model: explaining why recovery strategies for athletes fail and how you can reclaim energy for pain-free living.

📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/3OVwQPbaICM

Tonight's episode is perfect for busy parents and fitness enthusiasts managing injuries, performance issues and looking for overall health improvement.

06/18/2026

Cortisone's Hidden Side Effect: How Injections Affects Your Tissue

Habitual cortisone use can actually lead to losing tissue quality. While it stops inflammation, the degenerative effects of over-using it can set you back.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ug0lTTdvUnk

06/18/2026

Cortisone's Hidden Side Effect: How Injections Affects Your Tissue
Habitual cortisone use can actually lead to losing tissue quality. While it stops inflammation, the degenerative effects of over-using it can set you back.
📺Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ug0lTTdvUnk

06/15/2026

Injection Doom Loop: Why Your Cortisone Stop Working
If you ever feel like your pain relief is wearing off faster each time... that’s the "Doom Loop." Repeated injections over time offer diminishing returns instead of achieving true pain-free living and lasting tissue health.
📺Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ug0lTTdvUnk

06/13/2026

When to Use (or Avoid) Cortisone Injections
Are you relying on cortisone for joint pain? Injections are a management tool, not a permanent fix.
📺Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ug0lTTdvUnk

06/11/2026

For active adults, cortisone shots feel like a magic solution: but they're a ticking time bomb for joint degradation.

In this episode of Past Your Prime, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith pull back the curtain and expose the "doom loop" of steroid injections: why they mask the real problem, accelerate cartilage breakdown, and leave you chasing the next shot.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ug0lTTdvUnk

06/11/2026

Deloads: The Truth Why You’re Trashing Your Body🔋| Strength Training Secrets
If you want meaningful progression, you need recovery. Think of your energy like a battery: if you don't recharge, you’re just trashing your body. For active adults, this is crucial for overcoming injuries and maintaining pain free living.
📹 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/TpMwvret864

06/08/2026

Too Scared to Lift? 👀Watch This! | Strength Training Secrets
For active adults, the journey to pain free living often falls into two camps: pushing too hard or being too scared to move. Whether you are dealing with pain relief or general muscle tightness, finding the "healthy range" is key.
📹 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/TpMwvret864

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.

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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

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+15203984886

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