Kota Z Takahashi

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BiomechanicsEnergy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical)Solid mechanics
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Publications (6)

|Feb 04, 2026
The Association Between Foot-Ankle Mechanical Leverage and Instability During Walking in Older and Younger Adults.

Aubrey J Gray, Kota Z Takahashi, Jason R Franz

|Jan 22, 2026
Form and Function: Stronger Toes and Shorter Heels Associate With Better Gait Performance.

Ross E Smith, Aubrey Gray, Stephanie Gomez-Palacios

|Jul 18, 2025
Propulsion without penalty: greater soleus force with stiffer footwear does not necessarily increase estimated soleus metabolic cost across walking speeds.

Daniel J Davis, Samuel F Ray, Jason R Franz

|Jan 03, 2025
The Effect of Shoe Insole Stiffness Modifications on Walking Performance in Older Adults: A Feasibility Study.

Logan T White, Philippe Malcolm, Jason R Franz

|Nov 05, 2024
Foot-Ankle Mechanical Transmission: Age Effects and the Relation to Ankle Push-Off During Walking.

Aubrey J Gray, Kota Z Takahashi, Howard E Kashefsky

|Jun 08, 2019
The foot and ankle structures reveal emergent properties analogous to passive springs during human walking.

Erica A Hedrick, Steven J Stanhope, Kota Z Takahashi

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