For immediate release
Halifax, NS
After sustaining several injuries in a freak accident during Atlantic Roadracing League's Round 4 competition
that included a broken neck at C6, and a fractured shoulder,
Vicious Cycle Kawasaki Rider Terry Steeves is pleased to say that
he is recovering well and quicker than expected. Steeves reports that he is pain free and working hard on his
recovery;
doctors feel the bones will heal strong with no lasting effects. Doctors prescribed a neck brace for up to 6 months, but
almost 2 months into his recovery they feel
with his current progress it could come off as soon as early December. Terry's
doctors expect him to make a full and complete recovery, and will continue to assess his
progress weekly.
Terry is currently attending physiotherapy and easing back into training. The staff and trainers at Slim Gym's in Halifax
have done everything they
can to get Terry back into the Gym, and regaining strength lost in his arm due to some minor nerve
damage. Early results are encouraging. "...everyone is helping me out
so much, it's awesome. I'm stronger every day thanks
to the support from my friends, fans and sponsors." Terry attributes his rapid recovery in large part to his dedicated
trainers at Slim Gym's in Halifax. Credit also goes to the expert and caring staff at the Queen Elizabeth II hospital.
"I feel like I've had a team of Doctors following me
since the beginning. They have always gone the extra mile to make sure
we understand the nature of the injuries and exactly where I'm at in the recovery process."
Despite his injuries, Terry is in good spirits and attended the final round of the Atlantic Championship, at Atlantic
Motorsports Park in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.
Though he missed being on the bike and racing, he enjoyed watching and
catching up with everyone. He is already talking about the 2010 season, and looking forward to getting
back on track.
Terry extends his sincere thanks to all the great staff and doctors and now friends at the QEII for their help and care
through all this. He would also
like to thank all his friends and fans for all the cards, calls emails and best wishes.
A special thanks of course to his fiancé Nicole for her support and understanding.