This article reviews the literature on the efficacy of treatment for voice disorders primarily
using studies published in peer-reviewed journals. Voice disorders are defined, their …

Functional dysphonia—a voice disturbance in the absence of structural or neurologic
laryngeal pathology—is an enigmatic and controversial voice disorder that is frequently …

Now in its Third Edition, this book emphasizes the physiological perspective of voice
disorders—and the behavioral and emotional factors that can influence these changes …

Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual, Seventh Edition is the
bestselling book on assessment for academic courses and clinical practice. The book covers …

" The first description of voice quality production in 40 years, this book provides a new
framework for its study: The Laryngeal Articulator Model. Informed by instrumental …

Objective: To define the effects of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT® on swallowing
and voice in eight patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Methods: Each patient …

Teachers commonly report voice problems and often seek medical assistance for voice-
related complaints. Despite the prevalence of voice disorders within this occupation, there …

In a preliminary study, we documented significant changes in formant transitions associated
with successful manual circumlaryngeal treatment (MCT) of muscle tension dysphonia …

Forty-five patients diagnosed as having nonorganic dysphonia were assigned in rotation to
1 of 3 groups. Patients in group 1 received no treatment and acted as a control group …

Phonation threshold pressure (PTP), effort for speaking, and vibratory closure pattern were
assessed in 4 women with normal untrained voices after 2 hours of loud reading. PTP …