Subconcussive head impact exposure in sports is a complex public health issue.Although many head impacts are asymptomatic, the near point of convergence (NPC) that measures the closest point of focus before diplopia occurs, has been shown to reflect subclinical neuronal damage. Studies have not been conducted on the effect of repeated head impact exposure due to falls from heights, like in pole vaulting. This study examines the NPC response in collegiate pole vaulters with indirect head impact history due to falls from heights. This prospective observational study included four-pole vaulters and three decathletes. The study was conducted during the end of the Japanese collegiate track and field season.
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