Abstract:Repetitive head impacts (RHI), independent of concussion, can lead to alterations in brain activity and function, specifically within the midbrain, which can manifest as abnormal eye movements. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of repetitive head impacts on eye movements during a head stationary dynamic visual acuity (sDVA) task. METHODS: 11 NCAA Division I athletes [5 FB: all males; average age 21 years; 6 cross country (XC) athletes (3 females, 3 males; average age 20 years] participated in this study. Any ath… Show more
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