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06/14/2024
2024 OAPA Annual Conference - CME #5
Friday, September 27, 2024, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Novel Approaches to Treating Common Tendinopathies
Presented by Christopher Rupprecht, MSHS, MA, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic
Learning Objectives:
- Define the pathophysiology and anatomy of common tendinopathies.
- Clinically diagnose the most common tendinopathies.
- Describe first-line management of common tendinopathies.
- Identify novel options for treating tendinopathies without surgery.
Speaker Biography:
Christopher Rupprecht has 9+ years of clinical experience, including emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery. He practices in sports medicine/orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic, and as the APP Coordinator for the Orthopedic Express Care and Pediatric Orthopedics teams. Chris is a medical officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and involved with PA education at Case Western Reserve University on the interview/application review board, guest lecturing, precepting, and co-teaching the joint injection lab. A 2015 graduate of the Cleveland State/Cuyahoga Community College PA program, he is a native of the Cleveland area and resides in Shaker Heights with his wife and three daughters.