Michael Schumacher is one of the most decorated Formula 1 racers in the world. The 46-year old has retired from racing now, but he is in a different kind of fight. The 7-time Formula One World Champion is fighting to regain his life one year after a devastating skiing accident left him a coma for about six months. Shortly after that he was moved to another location to begin the long road to rehab and recovery. In November of last year it was announced that he was paralyzed and is now wheelchair bound as a result of the injuries he suffered.
For 25 years, Michael Schumacher drove a race car in one of the fastest circuits in the world and did not suffer as many problems as the ones that were caused by his skiing accident. Recently, it was reported that Michael Schumacher has been able to recognize family for the first time since coming out of the coma back in June of last year.
According to reports, Michael Schumacher has only been able to communicate by opening or closing his eyes and was also showing emotion when his children and wife were talking to him. This is very good news for his very slow recovery, especially since there were times when he seemed to forget how his family was. Michael Schumacher is still unable to move otherwise and no independent movements have been reported by his doctors or his family.
The main concern is the cognitive function of the brain, however, the doctors say that he will be going through physical therapy to see if he can stand and walk once again. The idea is that they want to make sure his muscles do not degenerate from lack of use. The race car driver has a long road ahead of him, but the odds are very good that he will be stuck in a wheelchair the rest of his life. That is good news considering he could have lost his life in the accident in December 2013.
Right now, Michael Schumacher is staying in a medical suite that was built inside his Lake Geneva home. In the near future he will be moved to the Lausanne clinic based on information from his doctors, where he can continue the rehab needed to see if he will ever move or walk on his own again. The 68 time pole sitter has accomplished so much in his racing days, but now suffers to complete the most simple daily tasks that we all take for granted.