BACK IN THE SADDLE
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Like other athletes, equestrians must cope with the physical problems that often crop up while they are pursuing their sport. But many physicians don’t understand what riding entails and therefore cannot give good guidance about when and how to get back in the saddle after an injury. However, if a patient at the Union County Orthopedic Group in New
Jersey asks, “When can I start riding again?” her physician is ready with a response:
“We’re going to send you to Dr. Betesh.”
Naomi Betesh, DO, a member of the practice, understands the patient’s concerns because she, too, is involved with horses. A casual rider in her youth, the mother of three went back to the sport three years ago at age 42, when she started taking lessons and bought her own mount. Her involvement has led to a broader understanding of equestrians’ ailments. “Part of being able to rehab is knowing when you can go back to your life,” observes the doctor.
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