effects of lax vox voice therapy in a patient with spasmodic dysphonia: a case report

A 24-year-old female patient with abductor spasmodic dysphonia (ABSD) was treated by voice therapy with successful results. Vocal symptoms including intermittent aphonia and prolonged voiceless consonants were exhibited in tandem with a rise in pitch during speech, but were reduced when talking at lower pitch.

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Does lax vox voice therapy work for Parkinson’s disease?

Conclusion: Current outcomes confirmed that significantly positive effects were found in respiration and phonation change following Lax Vox voice therapy for patients with PD. Therefore, Lax Vox voice therapy, in addition to Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, can be useful for an effective treatment option in patients with PD. … … … …

Does laxvox® tube improve voice in professional singers without vocal complains?

Conclusion The semi-occluded vocal tract exercise with LaxVox® tube promotes immediate positive effects on the self-assessment and acoustic analysis of voice in professional singers without vocal complains. No immediate significant changes were observed with respect to auditory-perceptual evaluation of speech and singing.

Where can I find laxvox Vox V OICE therapy?

Lax vox v oice therapy t echnique. h ttp:// www.laxvox.com/. Simberg, S., & Laine, A. (2007). The resonance tube method in voice thera py:

How can lax Vox help pdpd patients?

PD patients have difficulty in controlling their vocal pitch and loudness, and poor self-monitoring due to their sensory disorder. Among semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, Lax Vox is a holistic method that provides bio-feedback by focusing on the interaction of breathing, resonance, and phonation by tube phonation in water.

How to help with spasmodic dysphonia?

Using voice therapy to minimize symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia. There are many techniques that a Speech Language Pathologist specialized in treating voice disorders (aka Voice Therapist) can teach someone with voice disorders to use to help with their voicing. Individuals with abductor SD can be taught to change voiceless sounds to voiced ones ...

What is voice therapy?

Voice therapy involves training the person to alter their manner of voicing. For instance, the voice therapist may point out that the patient is producing his or her voice with poor breath support or with excessive strain from the muscles around the larynx.

How long does voice therapy last?

Voice therapy usually lasts for 6-8 sessions over 8-10 weeks. Key elements in this treatment include reduction of excessive strain during speech, strategies for difficult speaking situations such as the phone, and education about the disorder and its effects.

Does voice therapy help with SD?

Voice therapy can provide a sense of control when individuals with SD better understand methods to navigate their voice and may provide a sense of validation of the challenges an individual faces with SD.

Abstract

A 24-year-old female patient with abductor spasmodic dysphonia (ABSD) was treated by voice therapy with successful results. Vocal symptoms including intermittent aphonia and prolonged voiceless consonants were exhibited in tandem with a rise in pitch during speech, but were reduced when talking at lower pitch.

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