Types of voice disorders we treat
Functional dysphonia
Voice disorder without demonstrable organic cause, generally related to vocal misuse or abuse. The most common type.
Organic dysphonia
Vocal disorder with organic basis: nodules, polyps, cysts, Reinke's oedema, vocal cord paralysis.
Spasmodic dysphonia
Neurological voice disorder characterised by involuntary interruptions or excessive tension during speech.
Phonasthenia
Vocal fatigue manifesting as voice tiredness, especially in voice professionals (teachers, singers, actors).
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Voice therapy after laryngeal or vocal cord surgery to recover optimal vocal function.
Professional voice
Prevention, hygiene and vocal care for people whose work depends on a quality voice.
How do we assess your voice?
The speech therapy voice assessment includes: detailed case history (vocal history, habits, work environment), perceptual voice examination using standardised scales (GRBAS scale), acoustic voice analysis with specialist software (jitter, shimmer, HNR analysis), respiratory and air support assessment, resonance and articulation examination, and assessment of the impact of dysphonia on quality of life (VHI). In cases requiring it, coordination with the ENT specialist for laryngoscopy or videostroboscopy.
Voice therapy techniques
- Vocal hygiene: education on risk factors and healthy vocal habits
- Resonant Voice Therapy technique
- Vocal Function Exercises
- Accent Method for phonorespiratory coordination rehabilitation
- Laryngeal and cervical tension reduction techniques (circumlaryngeal massage)
- Flow phonation and SOVT techniques (semi-ocluded vocal tract exercises)
- Real-time acoustic and visual biofeedback
- Vocal hygiene programme and maintenance guidelines
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Do you have voice problems? We can help
A healthy voice is essential for your personal and professional life. Don't normalise dysphonia — it can be treated.