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

Purpose The purpose of this article is to present an exploration of some of the issues
surrounding adherence to vocal behavioral change in voice therapy within the context of …

Traditional clinical voice evaluation focuses primarily on the severity of voice impairment,
with little emphasis on the impact of voice disorders on the individual's quality of life. This …

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

Purpose The purpose of this experiment was to assess the ability of an acoustic model
composed of both time-based and spectral-based measures to track change following voice …

Purpose To assess the effectiveness of vocal hygiene education (VHE) and voice production
therapy (VP) in altering patient perception of vocal handicap in adult women with benign …

Poorly regulated activity of the perilaryngeal muscles affects phonatory function and
contributes to a class of disorders known as hyperfunctional or musculoskeletal tension …

Three primary orientations to the treatment of functional voice disorders have emerged in the
literature. Hygienic approaches focus on the elimination of behaviors considered to be …

PURPOSE: This study evaluates the effectiveness of two different programs of voice-
treatment on a heterogeneous group of dysphonic speakers and the stability of therapeutic …

Purpose To compare the effectiveness of vocal function exercises (VFEs) versus voice
amplification (VA) after a 6-week therapy for teachers diagnosed with behavioral dysphonia …