Speech therapy for voice
We have all experienced problems with our voices. There are times when the voice is hoarse or when sound will not come out at all! Colds, allergies, bronchitis, exposure to irritants, or cheering for your favourite sports team can result in a loss of voice. Singers, actors, teachers, politicians and other professional voice users are prone to developing voice disorders. This page provides general information about the about different types of voice disorders. Our speech pathologists provide evaluation and treatment for voice disorders. For an appointment with a speech pathologist contact us today.
Articles about speech therapy for voice
These articles can guide you with general information about the voice and some of the conditions we manage.
About the voice
It was noted first that voice is a complicated, cooperative effort. The broad stroke of that cooperation uses three human components: the lungs, vocal folds in the larynx and a collection of modifiers. The science of voice begins and ends with a simple premise: the requirement of airflow.
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Muscle Tension Dysphonia is vocal hoarseness that is not due to changes to the tissue of the vocal cords. It is associated with excessive muscular tension or inappropriate use of the muscles around and above the vocal cords. The onset of Muscle Tension Dysphonia can be very subtle.
Vocal cord nodules
Vocal cords are composed of twin infolding of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx. They vibrate, modulating the flow of air being expelled from the lungs during phonation. Nodules typically occur in children and adults who use their voice intensely across an extended period of time.
Vocal fold paresis / paralysis
Vocal cord paresis/paralysis occurs when one or both of the vocal cords do not move. Vocal cords can be partially or completely paralysed. Paralysis may affect one or both of the vocal cords. This paralysis causes a gap between the two cords, allowing air to escape and the disruption of regular vibration.
Voice therapy
The terms speech and voice are two separate things. Speech is essentially the sound that a person produces by modifying their lips, tongue, teeth and throat. Your voice is the sound that emanates from your voicebox. Therefore, the voice is basically produced before it turns into speech.
If you have questions about speech therapy for voice your local doctor, who will arrange for you to see a speech pathologist. We‘ll provide you with a simple, efficient and very effective routine targeted to your concerns.
Results focused speech therapy
ENT Clinic have created comprehensive speech pathology resources, that together with our speech pathologists consultation, can be used to create a customised treatment plan. This will ensure that you will experience results focused, effective voice therapy!
Contact us for speech pathology in Sydney
To ensure that your speech therapy requirements are met and to create a plan that will be manageable and enjoyable (even for those clients with special needs) contact us. Call 1300 123 368 for an appointment with one of our experienced speech pathologists. Remember good results can start today!
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