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Parkinson’s Disease & The Voice
What is Preventative Voice Care?
What is voice therapy?
Voice therapy is a rehabilitation for the voice. Just as physical therapy is done by a physical therapist, voice therapy is done by a voice therapist (a certified speech-language pathologist). It mirrors physical therapy, where gentle exercises and education allow vocal injuries to heal. It also optimizes vocal performance.
The Unheard Struggle: Voice Problems in the World of Professional Speaking
In the world of professional speakers, eloquence and communication skills take center stage. The unsung hero is often the voice that brings words to life. This is never more apparent than when the voice is unhealthy or damaged.
What is the treatment for Muscle Tension Dysphonia?
Muscle Tension Dysphonia is diagnosed when someone uses excessive vocal force or compensatory muscles to voice. This results in hoarseness and voice fatigue. We previously covered causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Here we'll explore steps to reduce muscle tension in your voice and improve your sound.
Vocal Fry in Women: The Impact on Vocal Health… and Career?
Vocal fry is debated constantly in vocal health spaces, with people suggesting it's dangerous, harmful, intentional, unavoidable ... just annoying? Does vocal fry make a woman sound less intelligent? Is vocal fry bad for your voice?
Exploring Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) has become a common diagnosis in voice, used when a doctor finds no signs of injury in a patient who has voice symptoms. This 'diagnosis' has led to a lot of confusion and also some stress and trauma as patients struggle to find treatment for their newly diagnosed condition.
Why do I lose my voice when I’m sick?
Discover why singers often lose their voice when sick and how they can recover faster. Learn the factors affecting vocal recovery and how laryngologist guidance can make a difference.
Throat Pain with Speaking and Singing: Am I injured?
Discover the causes of vocal burn in professional voice users and learn how to manage throat pain effectively. Explore strategies to alleviate discomfort, maintain vocal health, and ensure your voice remains a powerful and resilient instrument.
How Thyroid Problems Impact Vocal Health: Causes and Solutions
Discover how thyroid problems can affect your voice, from low thyroid hormone levels to the impact of thyroid nodules. Learn how early detection and the right specialists can help protect your vocal health.
Reflux and the Voice
Reflux is the scapegoat for many throat symptoms. Singers, in particular, are prone to misdiagnosis when inadequate exams fail to reveal the true cause of voice symptoms. In these cases, reflux becomes the convenient diagnosis because a prescription can be offered and the patient sent on their way.
Will getting breast implants affect my voice?
When you have surgery, there is a very high likelihood you will be intubated. Intubation can cause vocal injury. In this blog post, we will discuss the 5 most common vocal injuries from intubation.
What happens when you lose your voice?
The Weeknd had to cancel a show after only three songs this past weekend, noting major issues with his voice that prevented him from singing. What can make a singer lose their voice suddenly? What happened to the Weeknd?
How can COVID affect the Voice?
Because COVID-19 is still a relatively new virus, its effects on the body, both short and long-term, have yet to be understood. There are some we have heard about consistently throughout the pandemic, including loss of taste and smell, fatigue, brain fog, and cardiovascular risks. However, there are some effects that are yet to be appreciated. Vocal effects, in particular, are underrecognized.
Annual Vocal Physical : Part 4 - The Scope & Stroboscopy Exam
As a voice user, the scope is the final part of the comprehensive vocal exam and the annual voice physical. This is the final piece to evaluating a singer, vocalist or voice professionals vocal health.
A “scope” is shorthand for endoscopy - the medical term for putting a camera into a patient to examine them.
There are many different forms of endoscopy. ENTs and laryngologists perform laryngoscopy, a scope that looks at the larynx (voice box). It’s important to recognize the two common types of laryngoscopy, as one is best suited for professional voice users.