Press Release

Ramon On The Mend, But Long Road Ahead


Rockstar
Energy Suzuki World MX1 rider Steve Ramon has begun the drawn-out road
to recovery after his serious crash at Lommel during qualification for
the Grand Prix of Limburg last Saturday. 

The
former World Champion was moved out of intensive care at a hospital in
Genk (Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg) and transferred to a facility close to
his home in Eeklo (AZ Alma) on Monday. 

"Steve
suffered a contusion of the spine and when the muscles began to ease he
could regain feeling and move his legs. He can now sit-up and has begun
the first steps of a 10-15-point plan," said Dr Sam Vermeire. 

"There
is a long way to go and we hope soon he will be able to take his first
steps," Dr Vermeire continued. "When he can start to make 'transfers'
such as moving from the bed, getting up to walk across the room, sitting
down and-so-on; then he will be able to leave the hospital and go home
to begin his rehab and physio from there. 

"In
four-to-six weeks we will know a lot more about his recovery and
options for his career in the future," he added. "It could be
three-to-five months before there is a full recovery and perhaps some
painful rehab ahead because of the nerve damage, but, like I said; the
first positive steps have been made so we will see how we progress from
here." 

Rockstar
Energy Suzuki World MX1 wishes to convey its wholehearted thanks and
gratitude to all the medical staff and experts, from the scene of the
crash at Lommel; to Steve's current rehab team for all their care,
concern and attention. 

"It
is reassuring that motorsport athletes can have immediate access to the
high-quality of medical treatment that Steve received and we are
so-appreciative of every person who has helped; and for all of those who
have sent Steve and the team well-wishing messages," said Team Owner
Sylvain Geboers. "For sure this is not an easy time but Steve is a
strong character as well as a very-fit individual, so we are hopeful for
the weeks ahead."
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