Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation

Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation We offer physical therapy, kinesiology, barbell strength training and small group training services.

Your physical strength is the most important determining factor in your health, performance and function - we will show you how strong you can be.

08/25/2026

Are you loading your barbell plates the right way? ⚠️

Most people load their plates facing out because it looks cleaner. It's also the dangerous way to do it, and here's why it matters.

When a plate faces out, the only way to grip it is with your thumbs inside the dish. If a thumb slips, the plate drops, and a plate dropping onto your foot is a serious injury. Flip the plate the other way and you can get four fingers inside the dish instead. One finger slips and you still have three more holding it. That could be the difference between a close call and a trip to the ER.

Want to get stronger the safe way? DM us to start strength training with Iron 97! 💪

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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/w792ate4gy
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08/19/2026

Are you wearing the right shoes to lift? 👟🤔

Most people show up to the gym in running shoes and causes huge problems when lifting. Running shoes have soft, squishy heels built to absorb impact, which is the opposite of what you want when you're pushing force into the ground under a loaded bar. Squatting in them is like squatting on a mattress.

Weightlifting shoes are built differently. The sole is hard, usually wood or hard plastic, so none of your force gets absorbed before it reaches the floor. The heel is slightly elevated to help with ankle mobility and get your knees tracking properly. One or two straps across the foot keep everything compressed so your toes can't splay and leak energy mid-lift.

If you want help figuring out what gear or training approach is right for your body, DM us to learn more!


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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/wdiwtfxplu
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08/10/2026

Lisa fast tracked her knee recovery. Twice!✌️ 🎉

Coming back from knee surgery once is a win. Coming back stronger the second time around really shows the results of what physio and strength training can do.

Lisa is an orthopaedic nurse who understands better than most what real rehabilitation looks like. When she came to Iron 97, she found something beyond what standard government OHIP physio offered. The combination of Iron 97's physiotherapy and strength training not only helped her recover from her first surgery, it prepared her body so well for the second that her recovery time was significantly faster.

We love when our clients leave here not just healed, but stronger and more confident than before.

So proud of you Lisa!🎊

If you're dealing with something similar, we'd love to help. Come visit our clinic so we can assess what your body truly needs.
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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:

Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
🌐www.iron97strength

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08/06/2026

Here's why your grip strength matters! 💪

Grip strength declines with age, and if you're not actively training it, it drops faster than you'd expect.

The best exercise for it is a barbell deadlift. You're holding onto real weight with no assistance, and your forearms have no choice but to adapt or the bar hits the floor.

Try the Dead Hang Challenge from this video at home to see if you need to improve your grip strength! If you cannot hold onto the bar for our recommended minimum time for the challenge, then come into Iron 97 and we'll build out a custom plan for your body to improve your grip strength long term.

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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/oubaaupbom
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07/29/2026

Here's why strength training helps preserve your bone density 🦴

Bone is highly adaptable and remodels itself based on the load you put through it. That's why runners often have strong bone density in their legs but not their upper body. Your bones respond to the demands you place on them, so if you want to keep them strong, you have to load them.

Another reason we're seeing bone density issues like osteoporosis is rapid weight loss. When you lose weight, you don't just lose fat. Losing weight from any cause means losing both fat and lean mass, which includes muscle and bone. That's why significant bone density loss can happen with any major weight loss, and that risk climbs when the weight comes off rapidly, whether that's through dieting or a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic.

This is where strength training comes in. Full body strength training is one of the best tools you have to protect your bone density and hold onto more muscle as the weight comes off. The faster you're losing weight, the more it matters.

If you're on a path to losing weight fast, with GLP-1 medications or otherwise, DM us to build a strength program that protects your muscle and bone. ✅

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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/rdpdfwqlnl
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our nutrition workshop! 🙌We're happy we could help make nutrition feel less compli...
07/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our nutrition workshop! 🙌
We're happy we could help make nutrition feel less complicated and show how to fuel your body in a way that supports strength building for the long term.

If you missed this one, keep an eye out because we have more workshops and events coming this year.

DM us to book an assessment and start your strength journey today!

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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/egccpplurc
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07/21/2026

Is your grip slipping during heavy deadlifts? 💪

When your grip starts to give out, your body will do whatever it takes to hold the bar, and that usually means a rounded back and knees drifting out of position. That stalls your back and lower body development and puts you at risk.

In this video we break down four ways to lock the bar in and keep pulling safely, from chalk and grip variations to straps and the hook grip.

If grip is the thing capping your deadlift progression, we can help you build real grip strength and dial in your technique.

DM us or book a session to strength train properly.

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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/lyatekmbkj
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07/13/2026

Here's how to properly do nerve flossing and tensioners ⚡

Radiating pain down your arm or leg is often a sign of an irritated or compressed nerve, like sciatica or a pinched nerve in the neck. At Iron 97, one technique we may use is nerve flossing, a gentle nerve gliding method that helps desensitize the irritated nerve and restore its normal movement. If flossing isn't giving you the relief you need, we may progress to tensioners, a more targeted technique for stubborn nerve pain.

Nerve pain can be serious, and the right treatment depends on finding the true source of your symptoms. If you're feeling pain down your arm or leg, come see us at Iron 97 for an assessment so we can build the right treatment plan for your recovery.

DM us or call to book your assessment 📞

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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)
📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
https://f.mtr.cool/ieogyiubii
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07/09/2026

How to rehab a rotator cuff injury properly 💪

Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common things we treat at our physiotherapy clinic. If you've been dealing with shoulder pain, you may have been given a band and a few rotation exercises and sent on your way. It's a common approach, but rarely gives you the long term results you need. 

Your rotator cuff functions as a unit, stabilizing your shoulder through every press, pull, and reach. Proper rotator cuff rehab has to train it as a unit, restoring how the muscles work together. 

Struggling with shoulder pain or a rotator cuff injury that won't go away? DM us to book an assessment. 💪✅



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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:

Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119

✉️[email protected]

📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4

🌐 www.iron97.com

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07/01/2026

CHOOSE YOUR STRENGTH TRAINER 💪

People always joke about how closely we watch every lift, but there's a reason for it. 😂

At Iron 97, we coach every rep with purpose. Proper lifting technique isn't just about moving weight. It's about building strength safely, reducing injury risk, and getting the most out of every workout.

Our coaching approach is backed by the trained eyes of physiotherapists and kinesiologists, so every exercise is tailored to help you move better, lift better, and get stronger with confidence.

Send us a message or book an appointment through our website to start getting stronger and living better. 💪✅


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Iron 97 Strength & Rehabilitation Services:
Physiotherapy
Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapy
Strength Training Sessions (1-on-1 or Small Group)

📞416-672-0119
✉️[email protected]
📍25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 10A, Concord, ON, L4K 3S4
🌐www.iron97strength
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Vaughan, ON
L4K3S4

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
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