1. 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 (in press)
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. Kawashima N, Mita T. Psychophysical evaluation of the capability for phantom limb movement in forearm amputees. PLoS ONE 11(5):e0156349, 2016
10. 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
11. Shinya M, Kawashima N, Nakazawa K. Shortened reflex latency when one knows timing of upcoming perturbation during walking. Front Hum Neurosci. 10:29, 2016
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. Kawashima N and Mita T. Metal bar prevents phantom limb motion. Neurocase 15: 478-484, 2009
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. 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.
44. 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
45. 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.
46. Comment to this article is published in: Med Sci & Sport Exerc 38: 189, 2006.
47. Response to comment is published in: Med Sci & Sport Exerc 38: 190, 2006.
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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.
51. 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.
52. 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
53. 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
54. 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
55. 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
56. 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
57. 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