Respiratory muscle strength training to improve vocal function in patients with presbyphonia
M Desjardins, L Halstead, A Simpson, P Flume… - Journal of Voice, 2022 - Elsevier
Summary Background and Objective The effects of presbyphonia are compounded by the
decline in respiratory function that occurs with age. Commonly recommended exercises to …
decline in respiratory function that occurs with age. Commonly recommended exercises to …
Phonation resistance training exercises (PhoRTE) with and without expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) for patients with presbyphonia: a noninferiority …
Objectives Presbyphonia negatively impacts quality of life in patients with age-related voice
changes. A proof-of-concept study showed promise for high vocal intensity exercise to treat …
changes. A proof-of-concept study showed promise for high vocal intensity exercise to treat …
The impact of respiratory function on voice in patients with presbyphonia
M Desjardins, L Halstead, A Simpson, P Flume… - Journal of Voice, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and objective Presbyphonia is an age-related voice disorder characterized by
vocal fold atrophy and incomplete glottal closure during phonation. The extent to which the …
vocal fold atrophy and incomplete glottal closure during phonation. The extent to which the …
Voice and respiratory characteristics of men and women seeking treatment for presbyphonia
M Desjardins, L Halstead, A Simpson, P Flume… - Journal of Voice, 2022 - Elsevier
Summary Background and Objectives Impaired respiratory function could potentially explain
why some older speakers experience voice-related handicap whereas others do not …
why some older speakers experience voice-related handicap whereas others do not …
The effects of respiratory muscle training on phonatory measures in individuals with Parkinson's disease
Summary Introduction In individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), respiratory muscle
weakness and rigidity, bradykinesia of abdominal muscles and stiffness of the chest wall …
weakness and rigidity, bradykinesia of abdominal muscles and stiffness of the chest wall …
Preliminary data on two voice therapy interventions in the treatment of presbyphonia
A Ziegler, K Verdolini Abbott, M Johns… - The …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives/Hypothesis Presbyphonia is common among elderly individuals, yet few studies
have evaluated behavioral treatment approaches for presbyphonia. The primary aim of this …
have evaluated behavioral treatment approaches for presbyphonia. The primary aim of this …
The effects of expiratory muscle strength training on voice and associated factors in medical professionals with voice disorders
YC Tsai, SW Huang, WC Che, YC Huang, TH Liou… - Journal of Voice, 2016 - Elsevier
Objectives This research used expiratory muscle strength training to explore the factors
relevant to medical professionals with voice disorders. The maximal expiratory pressure …
relevant to medical professionals with voice disorders. The maximal expiratory pressure …
The impact of respiratory exercises on voice outcomes: a systematic review of the literature
M Desjardins, HS Bonilha - Journal of Voice, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction The role of respiratory exercises in voice therapy remains unclear as many
patients do not need extensive breath support to meet their voice demands. However, since …
patients do not need extensive breath support to meet their voice demands. However, since …
Respiratory strength training: concept and intervention outcomes
Respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) focuses on increasing the force-generating
capacity of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles. The choice of respiratory muscles that are …
capacity of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles. The choice of respiratory muscles that are …
Efficacy of intensive phonatory-respiratory treatment (LSVT) for presbyphonia: two case reports
FL Lu, S Presley, B Lammers - Journal of Voice, 2013 - Elsevier
Objectives Research evidence has shown that neither traditional voice therapy nor surgery
was efficacious in managing age-related dysphonia, specifically for more severe cases with …
was efficacious in managing age-related dysphonia, specifically for more severe cases with …