Effectiveness of voice therapy combining various voice rehabilitation techniques in patients with muscle tension dysphonia

Abstract

<b><br>Introduction:</b> Voice disorders associated with excessive muscle tension are most frequently diagnosed by phoniatrists. Voice therapy constitutes an essential part of the management of patients with voice disorders.</br> <b><br>Aim:</b> The aim of this study consisted in the assessment of the effectiveness of voice therapy combining various rehabilitation techniques in patients with muscle tension dysphonia along with the analysis of patient-assessed rehabilitation quality results.</br> <b><br>Material and methods:</b> The study was carried out in a group of 16 patients (4 male and 12 female) aged 33–91 years. The mean age of the subjects was 53.8 years (Me = 51; SD 15.21). Organic lesions were excluded in all patients. Voice therapy was carried out using various rehabilitation techniques, and the study methodology included basic scales and questionnaires used in patients with voice disorders as well as a custom questionnaire on rehabilitation quality as assessed by the patients themselves.</br> <b><br>Results:</b> The study results confirm the effectiveness of the therapy.</br> <b><br>Conclusions:</b> The study confirms the effectiveness of voice therapy combining various rehabilitation techniques.</br>