Boeckmans on the road to recovery
Kris Boeckmans has made another important step on his road to recovery from a life-threatening crash at the Vuelta a Espana in September, by getting out on his bike for a two-hour ride on Sunday.
It was only the previous week that the Belgian had been out on the road for the first time since the crash, which left him severely injured and in an induced coma for over a week.
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“We can be positive about the recovery of Kris, but we remain careful,” said Lotto Soudal team doctor Servaas Bingé in an update from the team. “Recent scans showed a very good neurological evolution. It takes time for a concussion to heal and we will need to keep monitoring it in the future."
Bingé described how the pressure on Boeckmans’ eyes has disappeared and his facial fractures have practically healed, but his lungs and damaged skin and tissue have yet to fully heal, while he will also require dental corrections.
“The rehabilitation of Kris is going well. The progress will now be slower though. In the beginning one often sees progress quickly, but the pace of progress reduces when the condition gets better. Kris now exercises every day and says he’s less tired than four weeks ago when he only went three times a week to the Sport Medical Centre ‘Nottebohm Fitlab’ in Brecht. Kris has a huge drive. He trains and works hard, taking all tips into account. Of course he still has difficult moments, but Kris notices he is rewarded for his efforts and energy and that motivates him.”
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