The human voice is a remarkable instrument that allows us to express ourselves, communicate and connect with others. However, vocal issues can impact individuals across various professions and backgrounds, affecting their ability to effectively use their voice. Vocal physiotherapy is an emerging field that offers hope and effective solutions for individuals experiencing voice-related difficulties. In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of vocal physiotherapy and how the team at the Headache Neck and Jaw Clinic, inspired by a recent course presented by Annie Strauch, is equipped to assess and treat vocal issues, collaborating with other health professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Vocal physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of voice disorders, encompassing a range of conditions, including muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), throat tension, voice loss. Muscle tension dysphonia, a condition characterised by excessive muscle tension during speech production, is one area in which vocal physiotherapy shines. Vocal physiotherapy employs a range of techniques to address myofascial, muscular and cartilaginous structures surrounding the perilaryngeal region. Manual therapy treatment, postural re-education, breathing mechanics and neuromuscular retraining can all help you in producing efficient vocal fold vibration and vocal production.
If you’re struggling with vocal issues, contact one of our qualified vocal physiotherapists to guide you on your journey to reclaiming the power of your voice.
Scott Cook, a highly respected physiotherapist and co-founder of The Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic, specialises in treating headache, neck, and jaw conditions. Scott refined his expertise through extensive training, including advanced certification with the Watson Headache® Institute and a mini residency in TMD and sleep medicine.
He collaborates closely with dental and medical specialists and lectures at prestigious institutions like the University of Queensland and Griffith University. Scott’s dedication is evidenced through his academic contributions, including authoring a chapter on pain referral in a clinical manual on dental and orofacial pain. You can read more about my background, here.