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Jump Like A Ninja: Mobility Training & Landing Techniques for Aging Athletes | Sports Injury Rehab

EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 31 MIN

Jump Like A Ninja: Mobility Training & Landing Techniques for Aging Athletes | Sports Injury Rehab

from Past Your Prime · host Craig Smith - Pain Expert; Alex Keicher - Athlete; Smith Performance Center

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 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. 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!—WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠

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