A well-functioning voice is an essential tool for one third of the labour force. Vocal demands
vary to a great extent between the different voice and speech professions. In professions …

Vocal fatigue is a complex multifaceted clinical phenomenon. Several hypotheses exist
concerning its underlying mechanism, and a range of empirical studies have examined its …

Purpose The purpose of this viewpoint article is to facilitate research on vocal hyperfunction
(VH). VH is implicated in the most commonly occurring types of voice disorders, but there …

This expanded edition includes a new introduction by John Nix as well as a new appendix
offering case studies and practical insights from teachers about how Barbara Doscher has …

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

To date, there are 300 disorders associated with voice, but until now there has never been a
published reference manual that classifies these disorders. Borrowing from the successful …

In this study, a double-blind placebo-controlled approach was used to assess the relation
between hydration level and phonatory effort. Twelve adult, untrained voice users with …

Abstract Objective/Hypothesis: To examine the interstitial proteins of the vocal fold and their
influence on the biomechanical properties of that tissue. Study Design: Anatomic study of the …

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 …

Voice problems are common among schoolteachers. This prospective, randomized clinical
trial used patient-based treatment outcomes measures combined with acoustic analysis to …