Next Step Exercise Physiology & Rehab

27/09/2026

After nearly 4 years of business, I have made the difficult decision to close Next Step Exercise Physiology and Rehab’s doors.

My final day of business will be Tuesday 29th of September 2026, just two days away.

I want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to every single person who has supported my business over the years. Whether you have been a regular client, visited me once, recommended me to a friend, shared my posts/page, or simply supported me from the sidelines — it has meant more to me than you know. Running this business has been such a special chapter in my life and I am incredibly grateful for all the wonderful people and connections that have come from it.

I also want to take this opportunity to say a very special thank you to Rich River Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic for their support throughout the years. Please head over and see the team there for all your physiotherapy needs 😊

-Ryan Byrne
Owner & Exercise Physiologist
Next Step Exercise Physiology & Rehab Echuca

23/09/2024

Happy World Exercise Physiology Day! It’s the world’s first clinical Exercise Physiology day. A day to raise awareness and support the role’s EP’s play in rehab, performance and the wider healthcare setting.
Let’s celebrate the power of movement and building strength, fitness and living healthier lives 🍎🚲💪

23/07/2024

Check out an article written by our Exercise Physiologist on how physical activity helps manage Type 2 Diabetes:

Return to Resources Share link: Copied How physical activity helps manage type 2 diabetes By Ryan Byrne, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 85-90% of all people living with diabetes. It usually occurs later in life and is most common in people 45 p...

05/10/2023

Why do we need a strong core? Check out this article in a series of articles written by our Exercise Physiologist!

Why do we need a strong core? By Ryan Byrne, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Have you ever had a fall or worry about your balance? Do you have poor posture or experience lower back pain? Improving your core strength could help! The ‘core’ refers to the muscles located in the midsection of the b...

27/07/2023

03/05/2023

🔵⚪PLAYER SPONSOR🔵⚪

Next Step Exercise Physiology & Rehab are proudly sponsoring Ryan Byrne for the 2023 season.

Next Step Exercise Physiology and Rehab offers a range of services including rehabilitation and chronic disease management. Please see their website to view the different services they offer and to get in touch with them:

https://www.nextstepphysiology.com.au/

We thank Next Step Exercise Physiology and Rehab for their support and always remember to support the businesses that support our club!

16/03/2023

07/02/2023

MEET THE TEAM

RYAN BYRNE
ACCREDITED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST & OWNER

WHEN DID RYAN OPEN NEXT STEP PHYSIOLOGY & REHAB?

November 2022.
Ryan has also been providing Exercise Physiology (EP) services in the area for numerous years prior to opening Next Step.

WHAT IS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST?

An Exercise Physiologist specialises in clinical exercise prescription and the delivery of lifestyle modification programs for the prevention, management and treatment of chronic disease, injuries & disabilities.

WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST/EXPERIENCE?

-Chronic Disease Management
-Injury Rehabilitation
-Disabilities
-Balance and Falls Prevention
-Back Pain
-Neurological Conditions including Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
-Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis
-Obesity & Diabetes

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Next Step Exercise Physiology & Rehab are currently operating out of Rich River Physiotherapy’s practice (342 High Street Echuca) on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.

HOW DO I TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO IMPROVE MY HEALTH & WELLBEING?

Contact us on-
Ph: (03) 5480 1655
E: [email protected]
Or for more info visit our website:
https://www.nextstepphysiology.com.au/

10/01/2023

The benefits of moving are endless🚶🫀 If you have exercise related goals for your New Years Resolution take the next step today and contact us at Next Step Exercise Physiology & Rehab for your prescription to help you get on your way to achieving your health and fitness related goals ✅

If your New Year's resolution included exercise, here are some tips to know how long it takes to see results! ⁠
⁠
To achieve your fitness-related goals remember;⁠
⁠
- Heart Rate, improves within a couple of weeks. Resting heart rate can decrease by up to 1 beat/min in sedentary individuals with each week of aerobic training, at least for a few weeks. Other studies have shown smaller reductions with fewer than 5 beats following up to 20 weeks of aerobic training⁠
⁠
- Blood Pressure, one study showed that simply increasing your step count can lead to a reduction in systolic blood pressure of ~4 mmHg. This may seem small, but a 5 mmHg drop reduces the chance of death by stroke by 14%! - give this a few weeks to notice⁠
⁠
- Aerobic Fitness (aka V02 Max), improves within a month or two⁠
⁠
- Muscle Fitness, an individual can see a 25 to 100% improvement in their muscular fitness within three to six months – provided a regular resistance program is followed⁠
⁠
- Weight Loss, a study with 52 overweight males and females reported a weight loss of 7% over 16.8 weeks with exercise alone. The amount of activity completed was 7.4 (+/- 0.5) hours per week.⁠
⁠
- Mental Health - changes in as little as 10 minutes!⁠
⁠
The benefits are endless, remember to stay consistent and keep positive. Bring on 2023! ⭐️⁠
⁠
⁠
https://exerciseright.com.au/how-long-exercise-results/ ⁠

01/12/2022

MEET RYAN BYRNE from Next Step Exercise Physiology & Rehab

Position: Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Days working at Rich River Physio: Tuesdays and Thursdays

How long have you been working as an Ex Phys?
I have been working as an Ex Phys for 4 years. I graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Masters of Exercise Physiology from La Trobe University Bendigo in 2018.

What do you love most about being an ex Phys?
Working with many different people and being able to utilise something I Iove (exercise) to assist people to improve their quality of life.

When not working what do you enjoy doing?
Playing tennis for Elmore tennis club or playing football for Rochester

Make sure you give us a ring on 54801655 to book in with Ryan or if you have any further enquiries about Ryan's service here.