Dr Joanne E Milios is a physiotherapist who works with people across Lathlain and the wider Perth area. You can find the practice at 42 Bishopsgate Street, Lathlain WA 6100.
Physio can help when your body feels “off” for a reason you can point to, like a muscle strain after sport, or for reasons that creep up over time, such as stiffness from sitting too long. Joanne looks after day-to-day aches as well as more specific issues, especially where movement is getting limited or painful.
Many patients come in with muscle injuries and niggles that won’t quite settle. Others want help with sore joints, reduced movement, and the feeling that certain motions just don’t work the way they used to. In many cases, it’s not only the painful spot that matters. How you move, how you carry yourself, and what you do day to day can all play a part.
Joanne uses practical physical therapy methods to support recovery and help you move more comfortably. This can include hands-on work, joint movement and mobilisation exercises, and tailored range of motion work. Posture and movement habits are also part of the picture, especially if your symptoms link back to desk work, driving, or repetitive activity.
The approach is steady and realistic. Some people need help quickly after an injury, while others are building back over weeks. Joanne focuses on clear steps you can follow, so you know what you’re doing and why. Over time, the goal is to improve comfort, restore movement, and support stronger function in everyday life.
Physiotherapy training gives Joanne the foundation to assess how joints and muscles are working together. From there, treatment is based on what’s going on for you, not a one-size-fits-all plan. At times, you may also be given simple home exercises to keep momentum between appointments.
If you’ve been dealing with a muscle injury, joint stiffness, posture-related discomfort, or a problem with your range of motion, booking in with Joanne can be a good place to start. The clinic setting is calm and grounded, with a focus on helping you feel more confident with your movement again.