Understanding and Overcoming Voice Disorders

This course aims to introduce you to the specific world of people with different voice disorders. It starts by explaining the physiology of voice disorder. You will learn about laryngeal anatomy, psychological factors, stressors, the muscles and peripheral innervation. Changes in anatomy with ageing and the factors affecting vocal fold vibration will be explained. Following that, you will understand the indications of a wide range of causes of voice disorder.

The different functional voice disorders will next be discussed, as well as muscle tension disorders and benign pathologies resulting from excessive and psychogenic voice disorders. Next, you will learn about voice therapy and various management techniques, including interview and counselling skills, clinical understanding of the problem and premature therapy discontinuation. The principles of diagnosis and management of voice disorders will be comprehended.

The following sections will teach you about pediatric voice disorders. They often intersect with the dynamic processes of growth, maturation, and changing voice usage as the child grows, so the significance of early identification and intervention will be highlighted. Also, you will understand three primary types of advanced therapies. The final section will discover how to preserve, enhance, and maintain the vocal health and performance capabilities of individuals whose livelihoods or personal pursuits rely heavily on their voices, such as singers, actors, the public, speakers, and teachers.