A MOMENT CAPTURED

Sam Morris, Las Vegas Sun

Monday, Dec. 11, 2006 | 7:30 a.m.

Dr. Tandy Freeman from Justin SportsMedicine and saddle bronc rider Cody DeMoss look over X-rays of DeMoss' neck to assess the injuries he suffered during the sixth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo.

In rodeo, the question isn't whether you'll be hurt, but when.

To help patch up the cowboys, the Justin boot company for 25 years has sponsored a medical team that travels to more than 150 rodeos each year.

Before Justin began sponsoring the mobile medical unit, rodeo injuries were treated with a couple of aspirins and a six-pack, cowboys like to say. Now, the cowboys and cowgirls have access to doctors and trainers at events who can provide pain medications, tape, ice, ultrasounds, massage therapy, orthopedic and neurological exams and X-rays.

But some cowboys still like their aspirin and six-packs.

SAM.MORRIS@lasvegassun.com

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