Open Q&A with Brandi Smith: Fix Jump & Landing Mechanics to Reduce Knee, Ankle, and Back Injuries

Brandi Smith hosts an open “Blueprint for Peak Performance” AMA with Joan and Karla, discussing recurring youth sports injuries across Joan’s five children, including knee pain history labeled as Osgood-Schlatter, suspected jumper’s knee in a 17-year-old high jumper, and a 15-year-old gymnast with low back spasms, a sternoclavicular sprain from a car accident that led to shoulder movement issues, and a third-degree ankle sprain before state. Brandy explains how SC joint and scapular mechanics can affect the entire upper extremity and notes research linking closed shoulders in back handsprings to increased wrist pain. She clarifies growth-plate conditions versus tendon issues as athletes mature, emphasizes that underlying biomechanics and loading patterns persist, and teaches practical “big bang for your buck” jump/landing mechanics and implementation strategies coaches can integrate to improve performance and reduce injury risk. 00:00 Welcome and low turnout 01:44 Parent coach judge intro 03:06 Kids injuries overview 05:59 Decide to go live 08:26 Show intro and guest recap 10:45 Gymnast injury timeline 14:23 Shoulder blade mechanics 19:38 Growth plates vs tendon pain 32:04 Jump landing fixes and buy in 44:09 Implementation and biomechanics pitch 48:36 Straight Line Landing 49:13 Muscle Imbalances Explained 51:38 Spotting Bad Squat Form 54:04 Power Leaks and Sticking 55:39 Gym Implementation Plan 58:02 Prehab as Skill Training 59:45 Stick Hinge Progression 01:02:53 Four Point Foot Control 01:06:56 Monkey Jump Landing Drill 01:09:58 Add Weights and Variations 01:15:02 Q&A Mat Height and Setup 01:17:12 Programming and Progressions 01:21:10 Slow Down for Better Form 01:23:41 Final Takeaways and Injury Prevention Join us every Wednesday for the Blueprint for Peak Performance FREE Webinar! Connect, learn, and engage with fellow athletes and experts. ⏳ LIMITED SPOTS Available Register here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/P10PTFREEWebinar Get my free training at https://Perfect10PTAcademy.com