Biodynamics Lab
Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University
Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University
September 2, 2026
Our paper has been accepted for publication in European Journal of Applied Physiology!
Mantecón-Tagarro, C. J., Weide, G., Baan, G., Kawakami, Y., Maas, H.
3D ultrasonography reveals a twisted proximal aponeurosis within the biceps femoris long head
Eur. J. Appl Physiol.
August 5, 2026
Our paper has been published in the Journal of Ultrasound!
Mantecón-Tagarro, C. J., Weide, G., Kawakami, Y., Maas, H.
J. Ultrasound.
June 26, 2026
Our paper has been accepted for publication in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise!
Shiotani, H., Sado, N., Kurumisawa, K., Yamagishi, T., Saeki, J., Kawakami, Y.
Associations between Mechanical Properties of Plantar Fascia and Passive and Active Foot Arch Deformability
Med. Sci. Sports Exerc.
June 9, 2026
Our paper has been published in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports!
Dongyu Deng and Yasuo Kawakami
Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports 2026 Jun;36(6):e70316.
DOI: 10.1111/sms.70316
Dec 17, 2025
Our paper has been published in Journal of Anatomy!
Dongyu Deng, Hiroto Shiotani, Yasuo Kawakami
J. Anat. 2025; 249: 371-382.
DOI: 10.1111/joa.70093
Sept 18, 2025
Our paper has been published in European Journal of Applied Physiology!
Pavlos E. Evangelidis, Chi Yang, Hoshizora Ichinose, Paul Newell & Yasuo Kawakami
Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 69: 4165, 2025.
July 2, 2025
A science communication event, "Human Performance Lab Rally: Explore Your Body & Movement! " will be held at the Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, from 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Students from the Human Performance Laboratory will be leading various experimental demonstrations, equipment displays, and experiences. Please come with your friends and family!
May 13, 2025
Our paper has been published in European Journal of Histochemistry!
Mantecón-Tagarro, C. J., Nanizawa, E., Naito, M., Otsuka, S., Maas, H., Kawakami, Y.
Anatomical insights into the proximal aponeurosis of the long head of the biceps femoris.
Eur. J. Histochem. 69: 4165, 2025.
January 14, 2025
Our paper has been published in PLOS ONE!
Apibantaweesakul S., Omura S., Qi W., Sado N., Shiotani H., Tanaka F., Suttanon P., Kawakami Y.
Ankle muscle strength and activation are associated with walking patterns in preschool and school-age children
PLOS ONE, 20(1): e0316826, 2025