Claire Bladwell
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist specialising in hand and upper limb rehabilitation, with the USA Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
LocationMediclinic Parkview Hospital
Experience5-10
LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans
NationalityAustralia
About
Claire manages post-operative recovery from hand and wrist surgeries, including tendon, nerve, and ligament repairs and fracture fixation, alongside conservative management of musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, restoring the fine hand function patients rely on every day. Her particular interest is in complex trauma and chronic pain conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, and she fabricates custom protective and mobilising orthoses (splints) for the upper limb. She trained at Griffith University in Australia, with four years of advanced clinical training in hand therapy.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
Bachelor Occupational TherapyGriffith UniversityAustralia
USA Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)Credential in 2025
Areas of expertise
Hand therapy
Special interests
Hand & upper limb assessmentUpper limb orthosesSplintingHand & wrist post-operative rehabilitationConservative management of musculoskeletal & soft tissue injuriesManagement of complex trauma & multi-structure injuriesComplex regional pain syndrome (crps)Development of individualisedEvidence-based treatment programsFunctional rehabilitation & return-to-activity planning
