The Voice Foundation

Evidence-Based Treatment for Voice Disorders OBJECTIVES At the end of this workshop learners will be able to: Describe strategies for detecting paralaryngeal tension Describe circumlaryngeal approaches for treating MTD Identify the hierarchical structure of Stretch-and-Flow voice therapy Explain the role of videostroboscopy in laryngeal evaluation Appraise the research evidence related to MTD Discuss the steps and progression of VFE Summarize the process of RVT SYMPOSIUM TOPICS Muscle Tension Dysphonia Vocal Function Exercises Circumlaryngeal Techniques Evidence-Based Practice Stretch-and-Flow Therapy Resonant Voice Therapy Laryngeal Videostroboscpy Expert Panel Discussion SCHEDULE OUTLINE 7:30–8:30 Registration / Check-In 8:30–8:40 Welcome & Introductions (C. Watts) 8:40–10:40 Circumlaryngeal Techniques for Muscle Tension Dysphonia (N. Roy) 10:40–11:00 BREAK 11:00-12:00 Stretch-and-Flow Voice Therapy (L. Toles) 12:00-1:00 LUNCH (provided) 1:00-2:00 The Role of Videostroboscopy in Laryngology (T. Mau & L. Childs) 2:00-2:45 MTD: Research Update (C. Atkinson) 2:45-3:00 BREAK 3:00-3:45 Vocal Function Exercises (J. Deane) 3:45-4:30 Resonant Voice Therapy (K. Coker) 4:30-5:00 Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks