22 days after his accident Keagan Girdlestone has been moved from ICU to the Department of Neuroscience Rehabilitation Hospital, San Giorgio, in Ferrara.
Keagan Girdlestone has been transferred from ICU to the Department of Neuroscience Rehabilitation Hospital in Ferrara. Photo: www.facebook.com/Keaganvtc
According to his Facebook page, prior to his transfer the Dimension Data Continental team rider underwent testing of the nerves in his right arm.
This revealed that there is little nerve or muscle activity from the elbow to the shoulder and bicep.
That said, Girdlestone has improved the movement of his left arm and can lift it and move his hand toward his face.
His hand is getting stronger but he still cannot hold anything yet. In other good news, both of his legs are moving well.
He will now work with a nerve specialist and physiotherapists to try to improve his range of movement and work on his general well-being.
There is no clear indication at this stage regarding Girdlestone’s length of stay in the hospital or when he will be repatriated to a hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This past weekend his friends Adam Bull and Richard Lawson cycled from Imola to Rimini to visit him.
Girdlestone is aware of his surroundings, and enjoys seeing the many videos being sent to him from fans. He has started sending out his own in response.
Messages of support and financial contributions are coming in from far and wide.
Should you wish to donate, you can do so here: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/keepfightingkeagz/donations.
