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# Excite Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy clinic in downtown Barrie, Ontario

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## Posts
- [First Physiotherapy Appointment in Barrie: 7 Things to Expect](https://www.excitephysio.com/2026/07/03/first-physiotherapy-appointment-barrie/): Booking your first Physiotherapy appointment in Barrie? Here is exactly what to expect at Excite Physiotherapy, from your health history and assessment to your personalized treatment plan.
- [Unleashing Your Peak Performance: The Crucial Role of Recovery](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/11/05/overtraining-or-under-recovering/): In the pursuit of peak performance, I've come to realize that recovery holds just as much weight as the hours spent grinding in the gym. It's during this downtime that our bodies truly rebuild and prepare for the next challenge. Let's dive into the key elements that have made a significant impact on my own journey towards optimal performance and injury prevention. In this blog we'll explain the crucial role of recovery in achieving optimal performance and avoiding injuries.
- [Fall Raking Skills](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/11/01/fall-raking-skills/): As autumn sets in, ushering in a new season, it brings along a fresh set of chores, including, the task of raking leaves. This blog aims to up your fall raking skills. To make this annual chore more manageable, and injury free, consider these helpful tips:
- [Barrie Physiotherapy: Treating Back Pain and Restoring Mobility](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/08/09/physiotherapy-barrie/): When experiencing back pain, even the simplest tasks can be challenging. In Barrie, Ontario, relief is within reach through the expertise of the team at Excite Physiotherapy. In this article, we will explore more into the crucial role of Barrie Physiotherapy in tackling back pain and restoring mobility. Let's discover the most effective ways Physiotherapy can make a difference and improve your quality of life.
- [Will Therapeutic Ultrasound Help Rotator Cuff Injuries?](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/07/12/will-therapeutic-ultrasound-help-rotator-cuff-injuries/): Rotator cuff injuries often impact the shoulder and significantly affect your quality of life. They can make simple tasks like reaching, throwing, or washing your hair challenging. Physiotherapy commonly utilizes therapeutic ultrasound as a treatment modality, with treatment durations ranging from a few seconds to 5 minutes. In this blog post, we will explore the potential benefits and important considerations of therapeutic ultrasound for rotator cuff injuries.
- [Ice for Injury Recovery: Is It the Best Option?](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/05/16/ice-for-injury-recovery/): Ice for Injury Recovery: Is It the Best Option? What are the alternatives? Are you recovering from an injury and looking for natural remedies to promote healing? While the Wim Hoff method and cold therapy have gained popularity for their many benefits, recent research shows that they may not be the best options for injury recovery. Instead, our physiotherapists are recommending the use of PEACE and LOVE. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of PEACE and LOVE for injury recovery and how it can be incorporated into your rehabilitation plan at our local physiotherapy clinic in Barrie, On.
- [How to Choose the Best Physiotherapy Clinic](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/04/13/best-physiotherapy-clinic/): Furthermore, finding the right help can be challenging, especially for those stuck in the cycle of frustrations of receiving care and not getting any better. The tips listed throughout this posting may help you to find the best physiotherapy services in your area, as well as to get better as fast as possible. Finally, to find the best physiotherapy clinic, remember to explore your options, judge reviews, and reach out when needed!
- [Jaw Pain and Headaches](https://www.excitephysio.com/2023/03/25/jaw-pain-tmj-and-headaches/): Jaw pain and headaches are all too familiar sensations that people worldwide experience. This common encounter can affect the mouth’s function, limit use, and decrease quality of life overall. The Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located on either side of your head, in front of your ears, is often the source of jaw discomfort and can also cause intolerable headaches. Many patients are unaware of the signs/symptoms affiliated, treatments available, and preventative measures obtainable. Our Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists have all the tools and knowledge necessary to settle TMJ dysfunction and exterminate jaw pain causing headaches.
- [Spine Stabilization for Low Back Pain](https://www.excitephysio.com/2022/10/19/spine-stability-low-back-pain/): Spine Stabilization for Low Back Pain
- [TMJ Pain (Jaw Pain)](https://www.excitephysio.com/2022/01/20/jaw-pain/): TMJ disorder, also known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. It is a common condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, clicking or popping in the jaw, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth.
- [Physiotherapy for CrossFit Athletes](https://www.excitephysio.com/2020/10/30/physiotherapy-for-crossfit-athletes-and-injuries/): CrossFit is a high-intensity sport involving power lifting, gymnastics, conditioning and agility. This extreme sport attracts elite competitors, but also welcomes beginners as it is modifiable to all. Certified CrossFit coaches are trained to teach participants how to engage muscle, and brace certain muscles groups. This method encourages safer and more efficient performance, especially when completing deadlifts, cleans, snatches and other olympic lifts but; CrossFit can leave out a vital injury preventative measure.
- [De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis](https://www.excitephysio.com/2019/10/16/thumb-pain/): How can I avoid getting this thumb pain?
- [Piriformis Syndrome](https://www.excitephysio.com/2019/10/03/piriformis-syndrome/): I am hearing the term Piriformis Syndrome a lot lately. So what even is this? The Piriformis is a little muscle deep in the hip that works as a rotator of the hip. This muscle is interesting in that the sciatic muscle typically exits underneath this muscle, but anatomical variations exist where the sciatic nerve pierces the Piriformis muscle. 
- [Tissue Capacity vs Load](https://www.excitephysio.com/2019/06/12/tissue-capacity-vs-load/): This is a great video explaining why we get injured. It's simple, and you are not broken or have major underlying faults that caused your injury.
- [Popeye Muscle](https://www.excitephysio.com/2019/04/26/popeye-muscle/): The Biceps Brachii muscle has two attachments at the shoulder and one at the elbow. There are two heads of the muscle: the long and short. The long head assists with shoulder flexion and forearm supination, and the short head primarily flexes the elbow. "Popeye muscle" is a tear of the long head of biceps muscle at the shoulder. Part of the muscle rolls down due to the missing attachment point, giving it that "Popeye" attachmentIt occurs more commonly in men ages 40-60, either as a degenerative tear, or with repetitive use. This tear does really well with conservative management, including Physiotherapy. Surgery can be considered if the patient has a hard time accepting the muscle appearance.
- [Hip Snapping Syndrome](https://www.excitephysio.com/2019/04/07/hip-snapping-syndrome/): A client asked me yesterday about the clunking/clicking coming from deep inside her hip. So what is making that sound? In her case, it was her tight Iliopsoas (Psoas) muscle snapping over the boney aspect of the front of her pelvis.
- [Elbow pain… from the neck?](https://www.excitephysio.com/2019/04/04/elbow-pain-from-the-neck/): Elbow pain is not always coming from the elbow. I saw a patient this week with lateral elbow pain lasting 2-3 years. He had seen many practitioners, including 2 Physiotherapists, 2 Registered Massage Therapists and 3 Chiropractors. He had been given a few diagnoses including radial nerve impingement at the elbow and tendonitis or "tennis elbow." He received lots of manual therapy, and modalities including ultrasound, heat and ice. He has stopped doing anything that aggravates his symptoms. So why have his symptoms not gone away? After a thorough, detailed assessment, I determined that his pain was being referred from his neck. My treatment will involve mobilization, Intramuscular Stimulation (Dry Needling), and progressive exercise training to his neck and arm. I expect symptom improvement after 3-4 sessions, and complete resolution within 6-8 sessions.

## Pages
- [Psychotherapy & Counselling in Barrie](https://www.excitephysio.com/psychotherapy-counselling-barrie/): Professional, compassionate mental health support to help you feel more balanced, connected, and resilient.
- [Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Barrie](https://www.excitephysio.com/services/pelvic-floor-physiotherapy-barrie/): At Excite Physiotherapy, we offer pelvic floor physiotherapy for people experiencing pelvic pain, bladder and bowel concerns, and postpartum recovery. Our compassionate, evidence-informed approach is designed to help you regain comfort, function, and confidence in your body.
- [Careers](https://www.excitephysio.com/careers/): Excite Physiotherapy is a boutique clinic centrally located within walking distance to Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. We have an excellent referral base from the medical community as well as word of mouth. Our staff love our weekly mentoring sessions as well as our team building activities.
- [Shockwave Therapy Barrie](https://www.excitephysio.com/shockwave-therapy-barrie/): Shockwave Therapy delivers strong energy pulses to injured tissues, which stimulates faster healing, reduced pain, restoration of function, and recovery from an injury. This treatment can be effective for months to years after receiving treatment.
- [Core Strengthening](https://www.excitephysio.com/core-strengthening/): Excite Physiotherapy in Barrie offers core strengthening to help you build a strong foundation for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Our expert team is dedicated to guiding you through personalized exercises and techniques designed to target and strengthen your core muscles, improving your stability, balance, and overall physical performance. Whether you are recovering from an injury, looking to enhance your athletic performance, or simply aiming to improve your posture and well-being, our core strengthening program will support you on your journey to a stronger, more resilient body.
- [Myofunctional Therapy](https://www.excitephysio.com/myofunctional-therapy/): Myofunctional therapy, also known as orofacial myofunctional therapy, is a specialized form of therapy that aims to address and correct improper orofacial muscle function and coordination. It focuses on the muscles of the face, mouth, and throat, including the tongue, lips, and jaw.
- [Massage Therapy](https://www.excitephysio.com/massage-therapy/): Massage therapy is a hands-on therapeutic approach that involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension, enhance circulation, and improve overall well-being.
- [Physiotherapy](https://www.excitephysio.com/physiotherapy/): The primary goal of physiotherapy is to optimize movement and function, alleviate pain, and promote overall health and well-being. We work with individuals of all ages and can assist in the management of acute or chronic conditions, injuries, and disabilities.
- [CrossFit and Training Injuries](https://www.excitephysio.com/crossfit-and-training-injuries/): Are you suffering from a CrossFit injury, or an another high-intensive interval training injury? Looking for treatment, and to learn about injury prevention?
- [Sports Injury and Prevention](https://www.excitephysio.com/sports-injury-and-prevention/): Having worked with high-level athletes we understand the unique demands that are placed on your body. We also know how important it is to get you back to your sport as quickly as possible.
- [Ergonomics – Why It Matters for Your Health](https://www.excitephysio.com/ergonomics-work-injury-prevention/): Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging the things we use so that they are safe, comfortable and efficient. Whether at home, in the office or in a public space, good ergonomic design leads to a more comfortable and safer environment, and plays a key role in preventing everyday aches, pains and injuries.
- [Motor Vehicle Accident & Whiplash treatment](https://www.excitephysio.com/motor-vehicle-accident-whiplash-treatment/): Whiplash is one of the more common issues faced after being in a car accident. After a car accident you may be scared, and feeling pain in areas where you haven't had problems before. By booking one on one sessions we can help ease your fears and have you back to doing the things you love in no time.
- [Women’s and Pelvic Health](https://www.excitephysio.com/womens-and-pelvic-health/): Christine enjoys working with women's health issues. Having had a baby herself, she has a great understanding of the issues faced by women during fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and in the years after.
- [Virtual Physiotherapy](https://www.excitephysio.com/virtual-physiotherapy/): Virtual physiotherapy is a one-on-one appointment with a Registered Physiotherapist conducted over secure video call instead of in person. You'll go through the same process as an in-clinic visit: a discussion of your health history and current concern, a guided movement assessment, hands-on-style coaching through specific tests, and a treatment plan built around exercises, education, and self-management strategies you can start right away.
- [Intramuscular Stimulation](https://www.excitephysio.com/intramuscular-stimulation/): Intramuscular stimulation (IMS), sometimes known as intramuscular needling, can be an effective treatment for chronic nerve pain, when other treatments have failed. At Excite Physio in Barrie, we often see patients with chronic pain that have seen many other practitioners and tried other therapies. They may even have tried “IMS” or other dry needling techniques before at other clinics.
- [Advanced Manual Therapy](https://www.excitephysio.com/advanced-manual-therapy/): At Excite, we value hands-on treatment. We have dedicated years of post-graduate training to hone our hands-on skills to provide you with very specific and advanced manual therapy techniques.
- [About Us](https://www.excitephysio.com/about-us-advanced-physiotherapists/): We are a boutique Physiotherapy clinic located in the heart of Barrie, with advanced Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists. Our highly skilled therapists use unique treatments. We focus on getting to the root of your problem with a thorough assessment. Our expert skills can help where other treatments may have failed. We can give you the chance to live, work and play 100% pain free.
- [Quick Links](https://www.excitephysio.com/quick-links/): Registered Physiotherapist, Clinic Owner
- [Testimonials](https://www.excitephysio.com/testimonials/): Welcome to our patient testimonials page. See what our patients have to say about their experience at our clinic and the difference our Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy services have made in their lives.
- [TMD Clinic](https://www.excitephysio.com/tmd-clinic-barrie/): TMJ Dysfunction (jaw pain) is a common condition affecting the jaw. It can make things like eating and chewing difficult. Patients with this condition may clench their jaw or grind their teeth at night. Maybe you have been prescribed a night guard for your jaw pain. This only helps to save your teeth, and may not address the underlying TMJ dysfunction. As highly trained Physiotherapists we look at the root cause of the issue, and use our expert TMJ treatment to fix the problem for good.
- [Contact Us](https://www.excitephysio.com/contactus/): Excite Physiotherapy offers Physiotherapy services in the heart of downtown Barrie, Ontario, and virtually to all Ontarians. It was founded by Christine Pratt, Registered Physiotherapist in 2017 and previously operated as Christine Pratt Physiotherapy.
- [Blog](https://www.excitephysio.com/blog/): Greetings from the Excite Physiotherapy office in Barrie, Ontario! As Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy we have competed years of post graduate training to better assess and treat a wide range of complaints - we will share some of the things we have learned here in our blog.
- [Services](https://www.excitephysio.com/services/): Excite Physiotherapy offers Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Psychotherapy and Myofunctional Therapy services in the heart of downtown Barrie, Ontario, and virtually to all in Ontario.
- [Home](https://www.excitephysio.com/): Excite Physiotherapy is a boutique physiotherapy and massage therapy clinic in downtown Barrie, Ontario. We are a small, focused team offering individualized care for adults and adolescents. Whether you are dealing with TMJ and jaw pain, sports injuries, neck and back pain, persistent pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, or women's and pelvic health concerns, you will receive one-on-one attention rooted in thorough assessment and evidence-informed treatment. We also offer virtual physiotherapy across Ontario.