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Voice therapy with semi-occluded vocal tract: a case study
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Abstract
Introduction: Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, involve a series of postures with extended and/or occluded vocal tract, producing a change in the vibration pattern of the vocal folds. The mechanism that explains the perceived effects during and after using these exercises is the increased vocal tract inertance. Objective: The purpose of this work is to show the application of a semi-occluded vocal tract exercise sequence as part of a voice treatment program and its therapeutic effect on vocal fatigue. Method: Singing student diagnosed with vocal fatigue presents mucus accumulation in phonatory glottis and antero-posterior contraction during a laringoscopy examination. The treatment plan included a phonatory sequence with resonance tubes, laryngeal hydration program and elimination of the clearing throat habit. Results: After one month of treatment, elimination of vocal fatigue, elimination of the difficulty production in the high vocal range, decreased mucus in the larynx and decreased clearing throat habit is observed. Conclusion: Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises can be an effective tool in subjects with vocal fatigue. These exercises minimize laryngeal muscular effort to promote vocal economy.
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