Chris Kamara has issued an update on his Apraxia after stepping back from his Sky Sports duties over a year ago.

The popular football pundit, 65, has shared that he is "amazed" by the improvement in his speech since he underwent experimental treatment in Mexico. 

Kamara was diagnosed with the speech condition Apraxia in 2022 after he was seen on Sky Sports slurring his words.

The presenter has continued presenting other programmes including an ITV documentary for ITV called Chris Kamara: Lost for Words.

Oxford Mail: Chris Kamara was diagnosed with the speech condition Apraxia in 2022 after he was seen on Sky Sports slurring his words. ( Bang Showbiz)Chris Kamara was diagnosed with the speech condition Apraxia in 2022 after he was seen on Sky Sports slurring his words. ( Bang Showbiz) (Image: Bang Showbiz)

Talking about his experience undergoing the month-long treatment in Mexico, Kamara spoke to the Daily Star: "I’ve been in Mexico for some experimental treatment. It was amazing. I was there for a month and now I’m on the mend."

"At first, I wouldn’t have believed the results would be this good. But the proof is in the pudding. The situation before and after is like chalk and cheese.

"The improvement has been amazing. It’s all going well."

The 'Ninja Warrior' presenter also said that he is ready to get back into the "full swing" of work, and is reteaming with his old Sky Sports colleague Jeff Stelling for a new venture.

Kamara said: “I’m doing a podcast with Ben Shephard and a TV show with Jeff Stelling.

"Hopefully I’ll be in full swing very soon."

What is Chris Kamara's speech condition Apraxia?

Apraxia is the loss of ability to execute or carry out skilled movement and gestures, despite having the physical ability and desire to perform them, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

It leads to the dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres of your brain, especially the parietal lobe.

The parietal lobe is involved with movement coordination and processing sensations such as taste, hearing, and touch.

It can arise from many diseases or damage to the brain. 

There are several types of Apraxia and can lead to problems with coordinating mouth or speech movements, moving your eyes and making precise arm or leg movements.

Starting or carrying out facial movements or commands such as licking your lips, coughing, or winking.