Trish Griffiths – Occupational Therapist – Oranjezicht

Trish Griffiths - Occupational Therapist - Oranjezicht

Trish Griffiths is an Occupational Therapist based in Oranjezicht. She earned her B Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 2003, and she holds an active HPCSA registration (OT0059684) Mediclinic. Moreover, she specialises in Hand Therapy, which forms the core of her clinical practice.

At Mediclinic Cape Town’s Sessional Suite H120, she leads the hand-rehabilitation service. Therefore, she designs personalized treatment plans for patients recovering from fractures, tendon repairs, and nerve injuries. Furthermore, she collaborates closely with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and prosthetists to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary care. Ultimately, her patient-centered approach combines technical proficiency with compassionate communication.

Services

Ms Griffiths offers a comprehensive suite of therapeutic, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services, each tailored to individual hand and upper-limb needs:

• Custom Splinting & Thermoplastic Fabrication: Design and fitting of static, dynamic, and restrictive splints, which protect surgical repairs and promote optimal joint positioning.

• Scar Management & Edema Control: Application of silicone gel sheeting, manual lymphatic drainage, and compression therapy to minimize hypertrophic scarring and swelling.

• Neuromuscular Re-Education: Guided sensory re-education, proprioceptive training, and motor-learning exercises to restore fine-motor control after nerve injuries.

• Functional Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Retraining: Hands-on coaching in self-care, meal preparation, and work-related tasks within a simulated ADL kitchen lab.

• Ergonomic & Workplace Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations of home and work environments, with recommendations for dynamic wrist supports, adjustable workstations, and manual handling techniques.

• Assistive Device Prescription & Training: Selection and training in the use of adaptations such as built-up utensils, button hooks, and adaptive keyboards to enhance independence.

• Pain Education & Self-Management: Structured pain-neuroscience education, graded activity programs, and relaxation techniques to empower patients with chronic hand pain.

• Paediatric Hand Therapy: Developmentally appropriate interventions for congenital anomalies, brachial plexus injuries, and juvenile arthritis, using playful, task-oriented activities.

• Telehealth Follow-Ups: Secure video consultations for progress monitoring, exercise adjustments, and ongoing education to maintain continuity of care.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Town provides Ms Griffiths with access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, including a modern rehab gym, hydrotherapy pool, and electrotherapy units Mediclinic. Consequently, patients benefit from integrated therapies such as ultrasound-assisted scar mobilization and robotic hand training.

Furthermore, she collaborates with the Hand Rehab multidisciplinary team—and through her affiliation with www.handrehab.co.za—she ensures seamless referrals for specialized prosthetic and orthotic services. Additionally, Ms Griffiths contributes to clinical governance by participating in the hospital’s multidisciplinary audit committee, where she advocates for evidence-based practice and enhanced recovery pathways. Moreover, she mentors junior therapists and leads in-service workshops on advanced thermoplastic splinting and edema management techniques.

Ultimately, patients appreciate her holistic, family-centered model, which emphasizes shared goal-setting and measurable outcomes. Therefore, whether you require postoperative hand rehabilitation, complex splint fabrication, or workplace ergonomics, you will receive personalized, evidence-based care delivered with expertise and genuine empathy.

Schedule a consultation today to restore hand function and reclaim independence under the expert guidance of Trish Griffiths.