Although her broken spine was fully healed within five weeks, it took nearly 10 months before she was pain-free from the nerve trouble she experienced in her neck and left shoulder. Dr. Kato from Tokai University Hospital in Isehara took an MRI to confirm that their were no lasting trace of any problems in her neck.

Kyphosis still remains, however, he does not expect any ongoing trouble from her neck condition. She will be monitored closely as she will finally begin running and jogging again in practices.