The 38-year-old Northern Ireland international suffered a double ACL tear just before Christmas and was facing at least six months on the sidelines.
But Davis is refusing to let the injury force him into retirement.
“I’ve got to be realistic, it’s a big injury and takes a lot of time to come back from,”
“At my age and the stage I’m at in my career I know it’s going to be difficult but I’ve always been a very fit person so that should stand me in good stead and give me the best possible chance [of playing again].
“I haven’t made any decisions about moving forward, I’ll just concentrate on ‘rehabbing’ to the best of my ability and stay focused. I don’t want this to be the defining moment that ends my career.”
Davis is the most-capped UK footballer of all time but he has not given up hope of adding to his 140 international appearances. He would also like to play again for Rangers, although his contract with the Ibrox side expires this summer.
“Everybody knows how much it means to me to play for Northern Ireland, the relationship I’ve had with the fans and country throughout my career,” he said.
“The prospect of pulling on the green shirt again, and the Rangers shirt, is a driving factor for me, although I know it is going to be a long and difficult road ahead,” he said.
Davis underwent surgery last month and is finding the early stages of his rehabilitation mentally gruelling. He plans to take his coaching badges this year as he opens his mind to life after playing.
“The last few weeks have been slow progress but I have to try and show patience and it is a chance for me to learn and grow as a person,” he said.
“If the rehab goes well I may have a chance to be involved in the last few international games of the year, but before that it’d be nice to be there with the squad, part of the camp for a change of scenery and to add something to the group and be amongst it.”
