'I only want to come back when I can give my 100%' - Jonathan Rea reveals the latest on his recovery
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Jonathan Rea has provided a new recovery update two weeks after his surgery.
It has now been two weeks since Jonathan Rea underwent successful surgery on multiple fractures in his left foot.
The Pata Maxus Yamaha riders' recovery is still ongoing and he has released a new update regarding his condition and recovery.
"I'm doing okay, it's obviously a bit frustrating to be at home not able to do too much," Rea told WorldSBK.com.
"We are now two weeks post-surgery, and the pain has pretty much subsided, so I'm doing well considering. It really is a process and I'm doing everything in my power to try to get back on track and back to full fitness as fast and safely as possible.
"After our positive winter tests, I am so motivated to get back on the bike so I will do everything possible to enhance the recovery process, but obviously you have to be careful. I've been looking at everything, diet, supplements and of course using the hyperbaric chamber, which I now have at home.
"As soon as the cast comes off, there are all sorts of things such as ultrasound equipment for bone healing which can give you some marginal gains in the recovery process. I want to treat the recovery process with as much effort and detail as I would one of my race weekends.
"I was hoping to get the cast off, but it's staying on for now just to be safe. It needs time, your foot is a really important part of the body for load bearing, so I need to treat the rehab with care, and if that's another few weeks in a cast then that's what I'll do.
"The idea is to go into an airboot after the cast comes off which should give me a bit more flexibility, which at least means it'll be easier to have a wash!"
When will Jonathan Rea return?
From Rea's latest update it does not sound like the six-time Champion will be back on track soon.
It has already been confirmed that he will miss the Portimao Test this week and the second round of the 2025 season in Portimao. However, it is unknown if he will participate in Round Three at Assen on the 11-13th of April.
"It's always difficult when you are injured, and you're asked about a timeframe," Rea said.
"Of course, you have a target in your head, but it's important to listen to the specialists, physios and my coach at home. Sometimes in racing you are so focused on getting back when really the best thing for you might be to miss one more race to allow the injury that bit more.
"I am 100% committed to being on the bike as fast as I can, but WorldSBK is at such a competitive level right now I only want to come back on the bike when I know I can give 100% as that's what my team, Yamaha and I deserve. It's hard to be patient, but we are going through the process."
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