Voice Treatment
Exercises to Relieve Supraglottic Tension ( Throat Constriction Above the Vocal Folds) Circumlaryngeal Massage Technique:- The SLP will massage the laryngeal area between the hyoid and thryoid to relax the laryngeal muscles and reduce tension. It is a “hands-on” approach in which patients are trained to massage their neck area while observing different changes in… read more
Treatment for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PFMV): Prior to speech therapy for a voice disorder, a patient should be seen by an ear nose and throat specialist to determine the cause of the voice disorder. The differential diagnosis will determine the appropriate treatment. Medical intervention of paradoxical vocal fold movement involves patient education, termination of… read more
Vocal hygiene is important step to improve muscle tension dysphonia and to reduce the risk of getting a voice disorder. It helps people to take care of their vocal fold tissue. This involves hydration, controlling laryngopharyngeal reflux, reducing throat clearing, and reducing vocal abuse/misuse. Individuals who frequently rely on their voices such as singers and… read more
When is therapy indicated for a child with cleft palate? What is the difference between velopharyngeal dsfunction, insufficiency, incompetence and mislearning? Children with a history of cleft palate or submucous cleft are at risk for resonance and speech problems due to velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD). These problems include hypernasality (vocal quality with excessive emission of… read more
Resonant Voice Therapy Resonant voice therapy involves training the patient to increase intraoral air pressure and is associated with vibratory sensations in nasal and facial bones. It is often used for organic lesions, functional dysphonias, mild vocal fold atrophy, and even vocal fold paralysis. Resonant voice is produced with vocal folds in a slightly abducted… read more
Vocal Function Exercises Vocal function exercises are used to strengthen and balance the laryngeal musculature and create a balance among airflow, the laryngeal muscular effort and the tone placement. Direct physiologic exercises for voice therapy involves the coordination of many aspects of laryngeal muscle activity and respiration as a series of related actions. The exercises may also… read more
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