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Published 14:29 IST, December 30th 2023

Michael Schumacher's creative treatments to recover involve a drive in Mercedes to stimulate brain

A devastating catastrophe quickly and profoundly changed Michael Schumacher's life, but in the midst of rehab, he is now pursuing innovative methods of therapy.

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Michael Schumacher announces his retirement from Formula One during a press conference at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Oct. 4, 2012. | Image: AP
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One incident changed Michael Schumacher's life as a skiing incident derailed him from his auto racing career track. Ten years have passed, and there is little update on Schumacher's situation. Schumacher's life has been very private, and his healing process has remained hidden from the public eye. But an interesting fact has shown up in his rehabilitation treatment that involves Mercedes  

3 Things you need to know

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  • Michael Schumacher is a former German Motorsports driver
  • Schumacher has driven for Mercedes, Ferrari, and more
  • Schumacher has a joint-record seven World Drivers' Championship titles and is tied with Lewis Hamilton

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Michael Schumacher's rehab involves a unique stimulating approach

Ten years ago, Michael Schumacher suffered a catastrophic accident while skiing in the French Alps, which left him in a critical position. The German F1 Driver suffered a fractured head and has been on the road to recovery. While his family has kept any medal updates and details private, reports from the Greman newspaper Bild suggest that the family is taking up some creative methods for the racing legend's therapy. 

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In order to stimulate his brain, Michael Schumacher is driven around on a Mercedes AMG vehicle to simulate the environment of a race car. The method is part of a continuing effort to use Schumacher's passion for racing to help with rehab.

Michael Schumacher sustained a traumatic brain injury after he landed head-first on a rock after his ski hit a large stone that made him go airborne and lose control. The fatal incident has kept him out of the public eye.

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Schumacher's family providing him round-the-clock support: What does it involve?

After the accident, Schumacher's wife Corrina and kids, Mick and Gina-Maris did their best to offer F1 legend with round-the-clock support with the finest medical aid. A team of 15 doctors, masseurs and assistants have been looking after the F1 legend. Schumacher has been kept in his Lake Geneva residence in Wisconsin, and the family has been doing its best to maintain privacy as the legendary driver recovers.

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14:29 IST, December 30th 2023