Breaking Barriers Thu, 14 May 2026 21:19:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145398 en-us © 2026 Breaking Barriers yes d9cbc9e0-1ccb-576a-b032-1e70223b1eb7 Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) personal training, physical therapy, wellness, health, medicine, physical medicine Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m44vkj1ugn4pgjxazhy9g62s3sw5?.jpg Breaking Barriers Dr. Alex Perez, DPT, PT Sports Ready Sports Ready In this podcast, we will explore using logic to determine the best age to begin a sport. At age 3, he/she should be seen as a  preparation for determination at age 4. In other words, the acquired skill required to perform such as action can be mastered with peers. 

]]> In this podcast, we will explore using logic to determine the best age to begin a sport. At age 3, he/she should be seen as a  preparation for determination at age 4. In other words, the acquired skill required to perform such as action can be mastered with peers. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12419401 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 322 2 5 full false The Role of Coaches The Role of Coaches In this podcast episode, we are going to define the role of coaches per my opinion. We explore scenarios and determine best outcomes based on logic. 

This episode will cover the characteristics of professional athletes and work ethics associated with success. 

]]> In this podcast episode, we are going to define the role of coaches per my opinion. We explore scenarios and determine best outcomes based on logic. 

This episode will cover the characteristics of professional athletes and work ethics associated with success. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12418605 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 871 2 6 full false Showcase Time Showcase Time In this podcast, we are going to induct and deduct a few things related to environmental (physical space requirements) needs and determine that 3 years old, a child is able to accept throwing, catching, and run. 

We will allow ourselves to step back and let the child showcase his talents. While most will begin to look, you begin to perform. Coach becomes a referee. His/her job is one to showcase his talents. In other words, It is of my opinion that 3 years old is ideal age for participation of sports. 

]]> In this podcast, we are going to induct and deduct a few things related to environmental (physical space requirements) needs and determine that 3 years old, a child is able to accept throwing, catching, and run. 

We will allow ourselves to step back and let the child showcase his talents. While most will begin to look, you begin to perform. Coach becomes a referee. His/her job is one to showcase his talents. In other words, It is of my opinion that 3 years old is ideal age for participation of sports. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12409667 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500 360 2 4 full false Walking Around Walking Around In this podcast, we will cover the boundaries of what the child considers to be his playground. If we decide to allow the child to choose 'his arena', perhaps we can have him/her tell the audience of his needs. If he uses this logic to other aspects of thinking, he will mostly likely feel that way when the space is not enough. In such case, one may run into differences leading to occasional athletes. Not proven, only discussions. 

]]> In this podcast, we will cover the boundaries of what the child considers to be his playground. If we decide to allow the child to choose 'his arena', perhaps we can have him/her tell the audience of his needs. If he uses this logic to other aspects of thinking, he will mostly likely feel that way when the space is not enough. In such case, one may run into differences leading to occasional athletes. Not proven, only discussions. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12409498 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500 366 2 3 full false Tall Kneeling and Half Kneeling to Propel Tall Kneeling and Half Kneeling to Propel In this podcast, we identify steps most commonly missed due to inability to recognize it's importance until later ages. 

This podcast will focus on the importance of upper extremity dissociation of lower extremities through trunk rotation. Trunk rotation should be isolated by the imposing muscles and not a by-product of other activities such as standing, and walking. 


]]> In this podcast, we identify steps most commonly missed due to inability to recognize it's importance until later ages. 

This podcast will focus on the importance of upper extremity dissociation of lower extremities through trunk rotation. Trunk rotation should be isolated by the imposing muscles and not a by-product of other activities such as standing, and walking. 


]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12407193 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 570 full false Unassisted Standing Unassisted Standing In this podcast, we will identify ourselves as playing a role of a designer. Completion of what takes place is associated up to acquired standing. I will choose to focus on tall kneeling for longer duration. The essence of standing is one that is completed once and only necessary after tall kneeling. 

My belief is that not enough time is spent around tall kneeling. I am here to advise on it's significance. First time i've caught myself, I began to use tall kneeling to begin any related activity at the gym. 

This podcast is intended for the need of promotion in the case of remaining in tall kneeling long enough to accept many objects and truly master it before moving unto standing related tasks. 

]]> In this podcast, we will identify ourselves as playing a role of a designer. Completion of what takes place is associated up to acquired standing. I will choose to focus on tall kneeling for longer duration. The essence of standing is one that is completed once and only necessary after tall kneeling. 

My belief is that not enough time is spent around tall kneeling. I am here to advise on it's significance. First time i've caught myself, I began to use tall kneeling to begin any related activity at the gym. 

This podcast is intended for the need of promotion in the case of remaining in tall kneeling long enough to accept many objects and truly master it before moving unto standing related tasks. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12403066 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500 792 1 3 full false Rocking your Baby vs. Let us rock our way out. Rocking your Baby vs. Let us rock our way out. This podcast is intended for the recognition of 'supervision' by adjusting ourselves to facilitate next task by inclusion of furniture at the barrier point. In other words, I question the size of the space if the first item of choice happens to be the size of my environmental context. It is of importance for the next cycle 10-15 months to have an open space including quite the 'interior design' for the upcoming challenges.

]]> This podcast is intended for the recognition of 'supervision' by adjusting ourselves to facilitate next task by inclusion of furniture at the barrier point. In other words, I question the size of the space if the first item of choice happens to be the size of my environmental context. It is of importance for the next cycle 10-15 months to have an open space including quite the 'interior design' for the upcoming challenges.

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12402794 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500 543 2 2 full false Back to Our Position of Comfort With X Things Gathered: Quadruped Creeping Back to Our Position of Comfort With X Things Gathered: Quadruped Creeping The intended use of this podcast is to establish ourselves as the one to 'checkmark' our intentions. I personally have that challenge. I never found an end to my goals, but yet I kept reaching and one day it was recognized and signed off by myself (36+ years after). 

This step leads me to belief that we become aware of others (7 months) and we determine this because not  by literature (well-established) but using logic of steps leading me to belief that only mommy matters in this world due to her power over the stamp of approval we seek. 

Today's podcast explores the possibility of closing the 'loop' of our intended tasks. As a parent, my job becomes one of a facilitator in allowing the baby to close the loop, therefore leading to 'acceptance' and 'recognition' of x,y z things. 

]]> The intended use of this podcast is to establish ourselves as the one to 'checkmark' our intentions. I personally have that challenge. I never found an end to my goals, but yet I kept reaching and one day it was recognized and signed off by myself (36+ years after). 

This step leads me to belief that we become aware of others (7 months) and we determine this because not  by literature (well-established) but using logic of steps leading me to belief that only mommy matters in this world due to her power over the stamp of approval we seek. 

Today's podcast explores the possibility of closing the 'loop' of our intended tasks. As a parent, my job becomes one of a facilitator in allowing the baby to close the loop, therefore leading to 'acceptance' and 'recognition' of x,y z things. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12402541 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500 699 2 1 full false Muscle Memory and Memory Call (4-6 months) Muscle Memory and Memory Call (4-6 months) In this podcast we are going to find out what truly has been learned per our supposed age. We will acknowledge ourselves by allowing the baby to master the environment. In other words, if you are looking for independence of our selves, it begins at 6 months per my opinion. I believe what takes precedence is independence. It means that for the next 6 months, I will try my hardest to make it as far as possible before finding out that I need mommy for food. 

What a fascinating topic of conversation. I hope you are about to enjoy it as much as I had explaining it. 

]]> In this podcast we are going to find out what truly has been learned per our supposed age. We will acknowledge ourselves by allowing the baby to master the environment. In other words, if you are looking for independence of our selves, it begins at 6 months per my opinion. I believe what takes precedence is independence. It means that for the next 6 months, I will try my hardest to make it as far as possible before finding out that I need mommy for food. 

What a fascinating topic of conversation. I hope you are about to enjoy it as much as I had explaining it. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12388391 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0500 251 1 10 full false Summary: ages 0-4 months old Summary: ages 0-4 months old In this podcast, we are summarizing all expectancies from 0-4 age. We have covered possible scenarios including medical conditions, normal metrics, and possibilities of increasing the ceiling effect by application of tasks deemed appropriate for the group in question. 

We have identified the difference between a patient and client. We have labeled and defined each to our understanding and how to approach moving forward with us in hopes of raising the ceiling effect of 'normal'  via percentile by age 4. 

]]> In this podcast, we are summarizing all expectancies from 0-4 age. We have covered possible scenarios including medical conditions, normal metrics, and possibilities of increasing the ceiling effect by application of tasks deemed appropriate for the group in question. 

We have identified the difference between a patient and client. We have labeled and defined each to our understanding and how to approach moving forward with us in hopes of raising the ceiling effect of 'normal'  via percentile by age 4. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12384786 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 377 1 9 full false Tasks for 4 month olds Tasks for 4 month olds In this podcast, we start to accept acquired skill from past experiences 0-3months old. We have learned to add a challenge or two. We have also allowed ourselves to become more of facilitators by providing tummy time activities while monitoring and keeping track of duration in each position. We identified 3 positions to train him/her in: on their back, on their stomach, and sitting. We have identified possible markers that leads us to seek answers from your local MD, and have identified the consequences of too much pull-to-sit activities. 

]]> In this podcast, we start to accept acquired skill from past experiences 0-3months old. We have learned to add a challenge or two. We have also allowed ourselves to become more of facilitators by providing tummy time activities while monitoring and keeping track of duration in each position. We identified 3 positions to train him/her in: on their back, on their stomach, and sitting. We have identified possible markers that leads us to seek answers from your local MD, and have identified the consequences of too much pull-to-sit activities. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12377691 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 563 1 8 full false Tasks for 3 month olds Tasks for 3 month olds In this podcast, we will focus on the expected position of choice: tummy time. It is in the 3rd month, when the idea of tummy time takes on the most important role. Our job is simplified to gathering data via a schedule. How much time spent: 1) on our backs, 2) tummy time, 3) sitting. 

I am going to argue against any added challenge of stimulus because we want to promote independence in a position before adding a challenge. For example, if you have a hard time ascending stairs, it is not fair for me to add a bag of groceries to increase complexity.  

]]> In this podcast, we will focus on the expected position of choice: tummy time. It is in the 3rd month, when the idea of tummy time takes on the most important role. Our job is simplified to gathering data via a schedule. How much time spent: 1) on our backs, 2) tummy time, 3) sitting. 

I am going to argue against any added challenge of stimulus because we want to promote independence in a position before adding a challenge. For example, if you have a hard time ascending stairs, it is not fair for me to add a bag of groceries to increase complexity.  

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12377413 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500 401 1 7 full false Tasks for 2 month olds Tasks for 2 month olds In this podcast, we learned about what to expect coming. For example, we should expect the baby to tolerate sitting positions. We also described the bonus round of handling of objects while in sitting position. This will allow him/her to accept dynamic stability which is described as the ability to remain seated while reaching or holding unto objects. 

Remember, I am here to add a challenge or two of within the expected time frame and completion of other skills. 

Goal: Improved core stability in holding a static position and increased ability to negotiate objects with/without reaching abilities. 

Requirements: 
- Visual tracking and it's desired effects at 0-2 months
- Ability to reach while in a laying down position. 

]]> In this podcast, we learned about what to expect coming. For example, we should expect the baby to tolerate sitting positions. We also described the bonus round of handling of objects while in sitting position. This will allow him/her to accept dynamic stability which is described as the ability to remain seated while reaching or holding unto objects. 

Remember, I am here to add a challenge or two of within the expected time frame and completion of other skills. 

Goal: Improved core stability in holding a static position and increased ability to negotiate objects with/without reaching abilities. 

Requirements: 
- Visual tracking and it's desired effects at 0-2 months
- Ability to reach while in a laying down position. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12377261 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500 590 1 6 full false Tasks for New-Borns to Age 2 months Tasks for New-Borns to Age 2 months Up to this point, all risks have been identified. We have covered our target population and now we are going to establish task-related activities. It is required to watch prior episodes in order for me to recognize who is listening. I assume that those listeners today have babies without any medical condition. In other words, this approach will allow us to perfect the normal expectations based on age group. 

This podcast will explain what to expect from a new-born up to age 2 months. We will focus on recognizing what to expect, how to improve what is expected, and wait for age 2 months patiently. 

Tummy time is non-essential until halfway 2 months old. There is no added benefit from prone because the baby will most likely favor turning his head while in tummy time which does not help us strengthen the neck muscles while faced with gravity. 

]]> Up to this point, all risks have been identified. We have covered our target population and now we are going to establish task-related activities. It is required to watch prior episodes in order for me to recognize who is listening. I assume that those listeners today have babies without any medical condition. In other words, this approach will allow us to perfect the normal expectations based on age group. 

This podcast will explain what to expect from a new-born up to age 2 months. We will focus on recognizing what to expect, how to improve what is expected, and wait for age 2 months patiently. 

Tummy time is non-essential until halfway 2 months old. There is no added benefit from prone because the baby will most likely favor turning his head while in tummy time which does not help us strengthen the neck muscles while faced with gravity. 

]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12376685 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1003 1 5 full false SIDS and Tummy Time SIDS and Tummy Time In this episode, I try to expose all data available in the topic of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. We will identify risk and management of risk by using supervision, a scheduler related to duration in certain positions. We will learn mechanisms to avoid such event from occurring. 

If you are capable of accepting this point of view, and agree to establish risk-measures to minimize exposure to the condition, you are in the right place and you get to move on to our next episodes. 


]]> In this episode, I try to expose all data available in the topic of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. We will identify risk and management of risk by using supervision, a scheduler related to duration in certain positions. We will learn mechanisms to avoid such event from occurring. 

If you are capable of accepting this point of view, and agree to establish risk-measures to minimize exposure to the condition, you are in the right place and you get to move on to our next episodes. 


]]> Dr. Alex, Physical Therapist Buzzsprout-12373103 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500 495 1 4 full false Becoming Strong and Coordinated Before All Things Considered Becoming Strong and Coordinated Before All Things Considered In this podcast, we identify the differences in thinking of a typical individual that ends up as my patient vs. the new approach that you and I will be taking on. 

For example, most parents have to rely on coaches for success. What if we take control from birth so that by the time we surrender to coaches, the fundamentals will be engraved and from that point on, it turns into 'fine-tuning' which in that case, we will rely on attendance rather than beliefs or styles of playing a certain sport. 

Objective: 
- Compare the differences in style
- Select new style and approach 

Let's become strong, mobile before engagement of an activity or participation of sort. 

]]> In this podcast, we identify the differences in thinking of a typical individual that ends up as my patient vs. the new approach that you and I will be taking on. 

For example, most parents have to rely on coaches for success. What if we take control from birth so that by the time we surrender to coaches, the fundamentals will be engraved and from that point on, it turns into 'fine-tuning' which in that case, we will rely on attendance rather than beliefs or styles of playing a certain sport. 

Objective: 
- Compare the differences in style
- Select new style and approach 

Let's become strong, mobile before engagement of an activity or participation of sort. 

]]> Dr. Alex Buzzsprout-12372771 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 355 1 3 full false Acquired Knowledge vs. Genetics Acquired Knowledge vs. Genetics In this brief podcast, we become familiar with two important beliefs. One belief gives explanation to events and the other emphasizes the importance of environments as an 'arena' to practice and perfect around. 

I am a believer of the environment having a greater impact than genetic make-up. I believe in this theory because over time, I have learned to recognize 'wasted talent'. This premise leads me to belief than even though there is strong evidence of genetic components, the environment is needed to practice those 'gifts'.  

]]> In this brief podcast, we become familiar with two important beliefs. One belief gives explanation to events and the other emphasizes the importance of environments as an 'arena' to practice and perfect around. 

I am a believer of the environment having a greater impact than genetic make-up. I believe in this theory because over time, I have learned to recognize 'wasted talent'. This premise leads me to belief than even though there is strong evidence of genetic components, the environment is needed to practice those 'gifts'.  

]]> Dr. Alex Buzzsprout-12372675 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500 194 1 2 full false Introduction Introduction If you are looking to make a difference in your baby becoming an athlete one day, you are in the right place. I choose this topic to begin my series of podcast because I've identified the lack of information available today that supports my idea that training begins as early as birth. 


My role in this podcast is to be one of a performance enhancement specialist. My background extends back 18 years. At the age of 37, I have spent half on my life involved with health, fitness, and well-being. 


If you are a parent, wishing to be a parent, or one day ending up as one, you are in the right place. My objective is to expose as much information as I can so that when faced with a situation, you can allow your baby to have the best chance of becoming an athlete one day. 

]]> If you are looking to make a difference in your baby becoming an athlete one day, you are in the right place. I choose this topic to begin my series of podcast because I've identified the lack of information available today that supports my idea that training begins as early as birth. 


My role in this podcast is to be one of a performance enhancement specialist. My background extends back 18 years. At the age of 37, I have spent half on my life involved with health, fitness, and well-being. 


If you are a parent, wishing to be a parent, or one day ending up as one, you are in the right place. My objective is to expose as much information as I can so that when faced with a situation, you can allow your baby to have the best chance of becoming an athlete one day. 

]]> Alejandro Buzzsprout-12369465 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 687 1 1 full false