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  1. Fujii S, et al. A comprehensive multivariate analysis of the center of pressure during quiet standing in patients with Parkinson's disease. J NeuroEng Rehabil.  21:59, 2024

  2. Akaguchi R, et al. Relative contribution of sensory and motor deficits on grip force control in patients with chronic stroke. Clin Neurophysiol. 161: 231-41, 2024

  3. Takamura Y, Fujii S, Ohmatsu S, Ikuno K, Tanaka K, Manji A, Abe H, Morioka S, Kawashima N*. Interaction between spatial neglect and attention deficit in patients with right hemisphere damage. Cortex 141: 331-346, 2021

  4. Takamura Y, Fujii S, Ohmatsu S, Morioka S, Kawashima N*. Pathological structure of visuospatial neglect: A comprehensive multivariate analysis of spatial and non-spatial aspects. iScience, 24: 102316. 2021

  5. Yokoyama H, Kaneko N, Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Watanabe K, Nakazawa K. Cortical Correlates of Locomotor Muscle Synergy Activation in Humans: An Electroencephalographic Decoding Study. iScience. 15:623-639, 2019.

  6. Fujio K, Obata H, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Presetting of the Corticospinal Excitability in the Tibialis Anterior Muscle in Relation to Prediction of the Magnitude and Direction of Postural Perturbations. Front Hum Neurosci. 13:4, 2019

  7. Ohmatsu S, Takamura Y, Fujii S, Tanaka K, Morioka S, Kawashima N. Visual search pattern during free viewing of horizontally flipped images in patients with unilateral spatial neglect. Cortex. 113:83-95, 2019

  8. Fujio K, Obata H, Kitamura T, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Corticospinal Excitability Is Modulated as a Function of Postural Perturbation Predictability. Front Hum Neurosci. 12:68, 2018

  9. Ogawa T, Obata H, Yokoyama H, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Velocity-dependent transfer of adaptation in human running as revealed by split-belt treadmill adaptation. Exp Brain Res. 236: 1019-1029, 2018

  10. Yokoyama H, Sato K, Ogawa T, Yamamoto S-I. Nakazawa K, Kawashima N. Characteristics of the gait adaptation process due to split-belt treadmill walking under a wide range of right-left speed ratios in humans. PLoS One 13(4):e0194875, 2018

  11. Yokoyama H, Ogawa T, Shinya M, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Speed dependency in α-motoneuron activity and locomotor modules in human locomotion: indirect evidence for phylogenetically conserved spinal circuits. Proc Biol Sci. 284: 1851, 2017

  12. Masugi Y, Obata H, Inoue D, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Neural effects of muscle stretching on the spinal reflexes in multiple lower-limb muscles. PLoS One. 12(6):e0180275, 2017

  13. Obata H, Ogawa T, Milosevic M, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Short-term effects of electrical nerve stimulation on spinal reciprocal inhibition depend on gait phase during passive stepping. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 38:151-154, 2017

  14. Yokoyama H, Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Shinya M, Nakazawa K. Distinct sets of locomotor modules control the speed and modes of human locomotion. Sci Rep. 2;6:36275, 2016

  15. Takamura Y, Imanishi M, Osaka M, Ohmatsu S, Tominaga T, Yamanaka K, Morioka S, Kawashima N. Intentional gaze shift to neglected space: a compensatory strategy during recovery process after unilateral spatial neglect. Brain 139 (11): 2970-2982, 2016

  16. Takamura Y, Imanishi M, Osaka M, Ohmatsu S, Tominaga T, Yamanaka K, Morioka S, Kawashima N. Reply: The difference between compensation, and mechanism-specific spatial recovery. Brain. 2017 140(4):e23, 2017

  17. Fujio K, Obata H, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. The effects of temporal and spatial predictions on stretch reflexes of ankle flexor and extensor muscles while standing. PLoS ONE  11(7):e0158721, 2016

  18. Kawashima N, Mita T. Psychophysical evaluation of the capability for phantom limb movement in forearm amputees. PLoS ONE 11(5):e0156349, 2016

  19. Masugi Y., Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Effects of locomotor-related afferent inputs on the spinal reflexes evoked by transcutaneous spinal stimulation during robot-assisted passive stepping. Neurosci Lett. 627:100-106, 2016

  20. Shinya M, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Shortened reflex latency when one knows timing of upcoming perturbation during walking. Front Hum Neurosci. 10:29, 2016

  21. Akiyama T, Saita K, Ogura K, Kawai A, Imanishi J, Yazawa Y, Kawashima N, Ogata T. The effect of an external hip joint stabiliser on gait function after surgery for tumours located around the circumference of the pelvis: analysis of seven cases of internal hemipelvectomy or proximal femur resection. Int Orthop.40(3):561-7, 2016

  22. Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Obata H, Kanosue K, Nakazawa K. Mode-dependent control of human walking and running as revealed by split-belt locomotor adaptation. Journal of Experimental Biology 218: 3192-3198, 2015

  23. Obata H, Ogawa T, Kitamura T, Masugi Y, Takahashi M, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Short-term effect of electrical nerve stimulation on spinal reciprocal inhibition during robot-assisted passive stepping in humans. Eur J Neurosci. Eur . 42(6):2283-8, 2015

  24. Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Obata H, Kanosue K, Nakazawa K. Distinct motor strategies underlying split-belt adaptation in human walking and running. PLoS One 16;10(3):e0121951, 2015

  25. Yaeshima K, Negishi D, Yamamoto S-I, Nakazawa K, Ogata T Kawashima N*. Mechanical and neural changes in plantar-flexor muscles after spinal cord injury in humans. Spinal Cord  53(7):526-33, 2015. *Corresponding Author

  26. Ogawa T, Sato T, Yamamoto S-I, Ogata T, Nakazawa K, and Kawashima N*. Rhythmic arm swing enhances patterned locomotor-like muscle activity in passively moved lower extremities. Physiological Reports 3(2): e12317, 2015. *Corresponding Author

  27. Masugi Y, Kitamura T, Kamibayashi K, Ogawa T, Ogata T, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Velocity-dependent suppression of the soleus H-reflex during robot-assisted passive stepping. Neurosci Lett. 584:337-41, 2015

  28. Miyoshi T, Komatsu F, Takagi M, Kawashima N. Attempt toward the development of aquatic exercise device for gait disorders. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 23:1-7, 2014

  29. Ogawa T, Kawashima N*, Ogata T, Nakazawa K. Predictive control of ankle stiffness at heel contact is a key element of locomotor adaptation during split-belt treadmill walking in humans. J Neurophysiol 111(4): 722-732, 2014. *Corresponding Author

  30. Kawashima N, Mita T, and Yoshikawa M. Inter-individual difference in the effect of mirror reflection-induced visual feedback on phantom limb awareness in forelimb amputees. PLoS One 8(7) e69324, 2013

  31. Akahira H, Yamaguchi Y, Nakazawa K, Ohta Y and Kawashima N*. Novel gait orthosis for SCI patients with motor-assisted knee flexion. J Novel Physiotherapy S1:004, 2013 *Corresponding Author

  32. Kawashima N, Popovic MR, Zivanovic V. Effect of intensive functional electrical stimulation therapy on the upper limb motor recovery after stroke: Single case study of a chronic stroke patient. Physiotherapy Canada 65(1), 20-28, 2013

  33. Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Ogata T, Nakazawa K. Limited transfer of newly acquired movement patterns across walking and running in humans. PLoS One 7(9): e46349, 2012

  34. Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Suzuki S, and Nakazawa K. Different modulation pattern of the spinal stretch reflex excitability in well-trained athletes. Eur J Appl Physiol 112, 3641-3648, 2012

  35. Kawashima N, Abe MO, Iwaya T, and Haga N. Deficit of the grip force control in patients with congenital insensitivity to pain. Exp Brain Res 218, 579-588, 2012

  36. Ogawa T, Kawashima N, Suzuki S, and Nakazawa K. Asymmetrical neural adaptation in lower leg muscles as a consequence of stereotypical motor training. J Motor Behavior 44: 63-68, 2012

  37. Miyatani M, Masani K, Kawashima N, Craven C, Thrasher A, Popovic MR. Exercise Intensity during Treadmill Walking with Gait Patterned FES among Patients with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Case Series. ISRN Rehabilitation Volume 2012, Article ID 251750, 6 pages

  38. Obata H, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K and Ohtsuki T. Aging effect on posture-related modulation of stretch reflex excitability in the ankle muscles in humans. J Electromyography Kinesiol 22(1):31-6, 2012

  39. Shimba S, Kawashima N*, Ohta Y, Yamamoto S-I and Nakazawa K. Enhanced stretch reflex excitability in the soleus muscle during passive standing posture in humans. J Electromyography Kinesiol 20: 406-412, 2010 *Corresponding Author

  40. Obata H, Kawashima N, Akai M, Nakazawa K and Ohtsuki T. Age-related changes of the stretch reflex excitability in human ankle muscles. J Electromyography Kinesiol 20: 55-60, 2010

  41. Kawashima N and Mita T. Metal bar prevents phantom limb motion. Neurocase 15: 478-484, 2009

  42. Nakazawa K, Kawashima N and Akai M. Effect of different preparatory states on the reflex responses of ankle flexor and extensor muscles to a sudden drop of support surface during standing in humans. J Electromyograp Kinesiol 19: 782-788, 2009

  43. Masani K, Sin VW, Vette AH, Thrasher TA, Kawashima N, Morris A, Preuss R, Popovic MA. Postural reactions of the trunk muscles to multi-directional perturbations in sitting. Clin Biomech 24: 176-182, 2009

  44. Kawashima N, Nozaki D, Abe MO and Nakazawa K. Shaping appropriate locomotive motor output through interlimb neural pathway within spinal cord in humans. J Neurophysiol 99: 2946-2955, 2008.

  45. Masani K, Vitte AH, Kawashima N, Popovic MR. Neuro-musculo-skeletal torque generation process has a large destabilizing effect on the control mechanism of quiet standing. J Neurophysiol 100: 1465–1475, 2008.

  46. Kawashima N and Nakazawa K. Characteristice of the locomotor-like muscle activity during orthotic gait in complete paraplegic patients. Neurological Research 30:36-45, 2008.

  47. Yu E, Abe OM, Masani K, Kawashima N, Eto F, Haga N, Nakazawa K. Evaluation of postural control in quiet standing using the center of mass acceleration: comparison among the young, the elderly and individuals with stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89: 1133-1139, 2008.

  48. Jiggid E, Kawashima N*, Ogata H, Nakazawa K, Akai M, Eto F, and Haga N.  Effects of the passive leg movement on the oxygenation level of lower limb muscle in the chronic stroke patients. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 22: 40-49, 2008 *Corresponding Author

  49. Ohta Y, Yano H, Suzuki R, Yoshida M, Kawashima N, and Nakazawa K. A two-degree-of-freedom motor-powered gait orthosis for spinal cord injury patients. Proc Inst Mech Eng 221: 629-639, 2007

  50. Kawashima N, Yano H, Ohta Y, and Nakazawa K. Stretch reflex modulation during imposed static and dynamic hip movements in standing humans. Exp Brain Res 174: 342-350, 2006

  51. Kawashima N, Taguchi D, Nakazawa K, and Akai M. Effect of lesion level on the orthotic gait performance in individuals with spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord 44: 487-494, 2006

  52. Higuchi Y, Kitamura S, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K, Iwaya T, Yamasaki M. Cardiorespiratory responses during passive walking-like exercise in quadriplegics. Spinal Cord 44: 495-501, 2006.

  53. Nakazawa K, Kawashima N, and Akai M. Enhanced stretch reflex excitability of the soleus muscle in incomplete rather than complete spinal cord injured persons. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 87: 71-76, 2006

  54. Kawashima N, Nakazawa K, and Akai M.  Muscle oxygenation of the paralyzed lower limb in spinal cord injured persons. Med Sci & Sport Exerc 37: 915-921, 2005.

  55. Kawashima N., Nozaki D., Abe OM., Nakazawa K., and Akai M.  Alternative leg movement amplifies locomotor-like muscle activity in spinal cord injured persons. J Neurophysiol 93: 777-785, 2005.

  56. Nakazawa K, Kakihana W, Kawashima N and Akai M.  Induction of locomotor-like EMG activity in paraplegic persons by orthotic gait training.  Exp Brain Res 157: 117-123, 2004.

  57. Kawashima N, Nakazawa K, Ishii N, Akai M. and Yano H.  Potential impact of orthotic gait on natural killer cell activities in thoracic level of spinal cord injured patients. Spinal Cord 42: 420-424, 2004.

  58. Kawashima N, Nakazawa K, Yamamoto S-I, Nozaki D and Yano H.  Stretch reflex excitability of the anti-gravity ankle extensor muscle in elderly humans. Acta Physiol Scand 180: 99-105, 2004.

  59. Nakazawa K, Kawashima N, Akai M and Yano H. On the reflex co-activation of ankle flexor and extensor muscles induced by a sudden drop of support surface during walking in humans. J Appl Physiol 94: 604-611, 2004

  60. Kawashima N, Sone Y, Nakazawa K, Akai M. and Yano H.  Energy expenditure during walking with weight bearing control orthosis (WBC) in thoracic level of paraplegic patients.  Spinal Cord 41: 506-510, 2003

  61. Nozaki D, Kawashima N, Aramaki Y, Nakajima Y, Akai M, Yano H and Nakazawa K.  Sustained muscle contractions maintained by autonomous activity of human spinal motoneurons.  J Neurophysiol 90: 2090-2097, 2003

  62. Kawashima N, Sekiguchi H, Miyoshi T, Nakazawa K and Akai M.  Inhibition of the human soleus H-reflex during standing without descending commands. Neurosci Lett 345: 41-45, 2003

  63. Nakazawa K, Kawashima N, Obata H, Yamanaka K, Nozaki D, Akai M.　Facilitation of both stretch reflex and corticospinal pathways of the tibialis anterior muscle during standing in human.   Neuroscience Lett 338: 53-56, 2003

  64. Yamanaka K., Kimura T., Kawashima N., Nozaki D., Nakazawa K., Hideo Y. and Yamamoto Y Human cortical activities during Go/NoGo tasks with opposite motor control paradigms. Exp Brain Res 142: 301–307, 2002

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