Alex Zanardi has returned home. 18 months after the terrible accident that occurred in Tuscany, while he was intent on taking part in a charity event aboard his handbike, the champion from Castelmaggiore continues to put all of himself into rehabilitation and, after several months of understandable silence, Daniela, wife by Alex, updated everyone on the conditions of the multiple IndyCar and Paralympic champion.
Daniela did it by giving an interview to the BMW site, the House to which Alex is linked, using measured but, at the same time, equally clear words, which reveal what Alex is going through after the terrible accident that took place in the summer of 2020. Below , we offer you the full interview with Daniela regarding Alex Zanardi’s conditions.
Daniela, is the sympathy you receive from all over the world certainly still very high?
“Yes, we still get a lot of messages and especially on Alex’s 55th birthday in October it was overwhelming to see how many people sent him their wishes, even via social media. We are very grateful to see how many people around the world have. Alex in their thoughts. This great sympathy shows how much Alex’s healing touches people. For this reason, we have decided to offer the audience an insight into his current recovery process for the second time with this interview. At the same time, we appreciate the everyone’s understanding that, apart from this, we cannot respond to the many requests about this health and we also ask everyone to respect our privacy. Because our top priority is to accompany Alex on his journey with all our energy “.
What can you say about the recovery process? How’s Alex doing these days?
Zanardi: “Recovery continues to be a long process. The rehabilitation program conducted by doctors, physiotherapists, neuropsychologists and speech therapists has allowed constant progress. Of course, the setbacks are there and can still occur. Sometimes you have to do two things. steps back to make one forward. But Alex continually proves that he is a real fighter. “
… Which has reached an important milestone!
“Yes indeed. An important step was that Alex was able to leave the hospital a few weeks ago and is now back home with us. We had to wait a very long time for this and we are very happy that it has now been possible, although for the future, temporary stays in special clinics are still planned to carry out particular rehabilitation measures on site. “
How did Alex settle in at home?
“Very well. After the long period in the hospital it is important for him to return with his family and his family environment. It must also be considered that, due to the situation linked to COVID, Alex has only been around for a year and a half. people with masks and protective equipment. Furthermore, due to the extensive and important protective measures in the clinic, the possibilities for visits are obviously very limited “.
What exactly does this mean?
“Alex has not met friends and part of the family for a year and a half. Only me, our son and Alex’s mother could visit him, but always only one person a day and this only for an hour and a half. helped make the situation easier for Alex. So it helps that he is now at home with us, although even at home he can currently only be with closest family members, as Corona’s number is increasing again. But we we are with Alex all day, he is in his family environment and therefore may return to normal a little. This gives him additional strength. We are very grateful to the medical staff of the clinics where he was treated. The doctors, the nursing staff , the therapists and everyone involved have done so much for Alex and continue to accompany us in his recovery process. In the clinics, Alex is in very good hands, but his home is still his home. “
What can you tell us about your daily schedule and routine?
“It varies. Several programs that Alex did in the hospital have continued at home now. During the week, a therapist works with him and does physical, neurological and speech therapy exercises. As for his physical condition, there are a lot of progress. Alex. she has more and more strength in her arms, which has increased a lot. And apart from the hospital where she was in bed a lot, Alex now spends most of the day in her wheelchair with us. She only rests a little in the afternoon after lunch “.
What are the further expectations for your recovery process?
“It is not yet possible to predict how his recovery will develop further. It is still a long and demanding path that Alex faces with a lot of fighting spirit. It is a great help for him and for us who receive so much support on this path, not just from the doctors and therapists who work intensively with him. Our friends are always there for us. This includes the BMW Group family we can always rely on and who are firmly at our side even in this difficult time. We are very grateful to everyone for this and much more, because these strong bonds give us additional energy. This also applies to the continued sympathy we receive from pilots, fans and acquaintances from all over the world. We would like to express a big thank you to all those who send their good thoughts and their strength to Alex. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year. “
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