Amy Peters walked for the first time as she continues to recover from a severe head injury sustained in a training crash last December.

The Dutchwoman was in a coma until April after falling during a training camp for the national track team in Spain. In recent months, she had been recovering at the Daan Theeuwes Centrum, a facility for intensive neurological rehabilitation.

On Wednesday, an article posted on her personal website confirmed that she had taken a major step forward in her progress, walking for the first time since her accident.

"With a little help, she gets up from her chair and walks on her own feet. 'She walks for a short time with support. This is what we want to see.

"Amy sets the pace. Some days she doesn't want to show this again, other days she wants to stand, starts walking, and soon makes a serious effort."

Peter, who raced with SD Works for six years before his accident, is also able to cycle on a side-by-side tandem bike, although he cannot yet speak.

"Because I still cannot speak, it is difficult for me to explain myself. 'Not being able to explain or express herself is a bit of a challenge for her and for us. We take it for granted that she will choose that moment for herself. And that moment suddenly comes when she is standing still."

"Now more often than not, we hear a soft voice from her. And when we do, we are glad to hear her voice.

"Sometimes, suddenly, we hear little words leaking clearly from her mouth. She does not repeat this yet, but it is so nice and hopeful to hear her familiar voice in this spontaneous utterance.

Among the various promising signs of progress, there have also been some setbacks, including epileptic seizures.

"But there are moments of panic. Everything seems to be getting a little better, and then suddenly you are faced with the fact again," the post reads.

"Amy had an epileptic seizure. Ambulances are on the way and panic everywhere.

"The last time Amy had an epileptic seizure, she had a major relapse. Perhaps by acting well and quickly and letting her sleep for a long time, Amy did not suffer any more serious consequences, except for considerable fatigue. Thank goodness.

"We must have patience and hope. We are confident that Amy will show us something very beautiful.

"We can't thank those who help Amy enough. We can't thank the people who help Amy enough. This is true for Amy's rehab buddies as well, they keep each other motivated to stay positive. This makes everyone stronger. But thanks also to the volunteers, therapists, doctors, friends, acquaintances, family, and everyone who gives Amy a warm heart."