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Voice Therapy

Who might need voice therapy?

Dysphonia and Aphonia are two common voice disorders. Dysphonia is a change in vocal quality while aphonia is a loss of voice. Anyone who experiences changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness or respiratory support may benefit from voice therapy.

What might voice therapy look like?

Voice therapy will consist of specific vocal exercises tailored to each patient's condition. Just as you complete exercises to improve strength of muscles during physical therapy, specific exercises can help to improve the muscles used for voice. These exercises may include techniques to strengthen the vocal cords, improve breath control, and adjust pitch. Therapy may also include strategies to change vocal abuse habits, such as frequent throat clearing. Patients are taught how to use their voice in a healthier way to reduce the risk of further damage. Voice therapy can vary in duration depending on the severity of the voice disorder. Some individuals may see improvement within a few weeks, while others may require several months or longer of therapy. Voice therapy is personalized to each patient and will often involve collaboration with ENTs (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. The main goals of voice therapy are to return the voice to its natural healthy state, prevent further damage and improve the quality of voice

Conditions treated by Voice Therapy

  • Vocal cord nodules, polyps or cysts: Small growths on the vocal cords that can cause changes in vocal quality

  • Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Excessive muscle tension that affects the voice

  • Vocal Cord Paralysis or Paresis: Weakness or immobility in one or both vocal cords

  • Spasmodic Dysphonia: A neurological condition causing involuntary spasms in the vocal cords

  • Voice loss due to vocal abuse behaviors: Strain on the voice from activities like frequent throat clearing and excessive speaking or yelling

  • Parkinson's Disease: A progressive disorder that affects the nervous system that may result in lower volume or a monotone voice

  • Multiple Sclerosis: A neurological disease that affects the Central Nervous System which can impact volume and pitch of your voice, as well as breath support

  • Presbylarynx/Presbyphonia: Age-related changes in the voice box and vocal folds

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