New edition of a reference for clinicians that contains the most pertinent voice information. Deem (speech communication disorders, U. of Kentucky, and speech-language pathology clinical services, U. of Kentucky Hospital) and Miller (speech-language clinician) present ten chapters that discuss introductory material, anatomy and physiology of voice production, the voice evaluation, phonotrauma and trauma-related dysphonias, voice therapy treatments for phonotrauma, disorders of vocal resonance, laryngectomee rehabilitation, and functional, psychogenic, spasmodic, congenital, and neurogenic dysphonias. Spiral binding. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

New edition of a reference for clinicians that contains the most pertinent voice information. Deem (speech communication disorders, U. of Kentucky, and speech-language pathology clinical services, U. of Kentucky Hospital) and Miller (speech-language clinician) present ten chapters that discuss introductory material, anatomy and physiology of voice production, the voice evaluation, phonotrauma and trauma-related dysphonias, voice therapy treatments for phonotrauma, disorders of vocal resonance, laryngectomee rehabilitation, and functional, psychogenic, spasmodic, congenital, and neurogenic dysphonias. Spiral binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Manual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach to Vocal Health and Wellness provides speech-language pathologists and singing teachers with the tools to lay the foundation for working with singers who have voice injuries. Singing voice rehabilitation is a hybrid profession that represents a very specific amalgam of voice pedagogy, voice pathology, and voice science. Becoming a singing voice rehabilitation specialist requires in-depth training and thorough preparation across these fields. This text presents a conceptual and practical basis for interacting with singers in an effective and supportive way, identifying factors to address, structuring singing voice rehabilitation sessions, and ensuring that singers are getting adequate exercise while allowing their injuries to heal, as well as resources and materials to provide to singers to optimize the outcome of their rehabilitation. Each chapter exposes readers to important concepts of singing voice rehabilitation and the elements that need to be addressed in the singing voice rehabilitation process, which include medical factors, emotional factors, vocal hygiene, vocal pacing, and vocal coordination and conditioning. This text contains information for developing exercises and interventions to target specific vocal problems and guidance in customizing vocal exercises based on injury, singing style, skill level, professional level, and the particular vocal demands of each singer. Key features include: * Rehabilitation and therapy exercises * Clinical case studies to illustrate real-life examples and practical application While the intended audience for this book is speech-language pathologists and teachers of singing who are accomplished performers, experienced pedagogues, and clinically and scientifically well-informed, there is information herein that will be of value to all singers, physicians interested in learning more about the behavioral side of singing voice rehabilitation, nonsinging speech-language pathologists, or anyone seeking knowledge about singing health, including music educators, music therapists, conductors, vocal coaches, worship leaders, or music directors. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such documents, audio, and video) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Provides a general overview of Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy and demonstration of this voice therapy with a patient.

This book is a comprehensive, practical resource for providing voice therapy to clients across the life span. Descriptions of common voice disorders in both pediatric and adult populations are given, and several general approaches and specific techniques for voice therapy are covered. Specific activities are provided on worksheets which can serve as templates for therapy materials and can be edited to serve individual client needs. It differs from the competition, in that it speaks to the important psychosocial aspects of voice problems, focusing on 1) psychology and voice, 2) gender and voice, 3) child voice, and 4) serving professional voice users, in greater depth than most other major texts on voice therapy (which tend to focus heavily on the medical model and the physiological approach). With a free CD-ROM containing clinically relevant materials such as handouts and forms, as well as color photos and a list of internet resources, this is an excellent clinical and instructional tool.

A comprehensive reference that clinicians can use as they design their own individualized programs. The material is drawn from a variety of disciplines, and the most frequently used approaches to voice treatment are delineated. In addition to describing what is currently known about the nature of the various disorders, the rationale for selecting intervention strategies, as well as illustrative examples, are provided. Treatment issues are approached from a developmental perspective so that intervention is meshed with individuals' needs in relation to life stage. There is a separate appendix for each chapter. The appendices include additional information for clinicians, practice materials, handouts, and worksheets. Spiral binding. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Key Benefit: Comprehensive in its approach, the Ninth Edition covers both processes of diagnosis and therapy with an extensive pedagogy list helpful to both clinician and student, and remains the best-selling voice therapy text on the market. Key Topics: The Ninth Edition divides voice disorders into three causal areas (functional, organic, and neurogenic), with each identified issue presented with particular evaluation procedures and strategies. An overview of the chapters include: an introduction to voice disorders and their management; the anatomy and physiology of normal voice throughout the lifespan; functional voice disorders; organic voice disorders; neurogenic voice disorders; evaluating the voice; voice therapy facilitating approaches; therapy for special patient populations; management and therapy following laryngeal cancer; and resonance disorders. Market: Written for students of voice therapy, clinical speech-language pathologists, and the practicing laryngologists.