20 - Flow Phonation Flashcards
What is Flow Phonation?
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Channeling of airstream created by a slightly abducted laryngeal position
Series of exercises to reduce laryngeal hyperfunction (hoarseness, vocal fatigue, and pain)
What can Flow Phonation promote?
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Relaxation of the laryngeal muscles
Rebalance of laryngeal resistance and airflow
Improved voice quality
Who can benefit from Flow Phonation?
Patients with Muscle Tension Dysphonia
What is a unique component in Flow Phonation?
Biofeedback (bubbles in water or tissue)
What are the three activities in Flow Phonation?
Cup-bubble blowing
Gargling
Stretch and flow
What the five steps in each Flow Phonation activity?
Airflow task without voice
Airflow task with voice
Perform task while moving pitch up and down
Change to speaking voice task
Removing biofeedback
What is the benefit in voiceless Flow Phonation tasks?
Establishing positive airflow
What is the clinicians job in Flow Phonation?
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Listening for positive vocal quality
Training client to listen
Are you required to use all exercises in Flow Phonation?
Use 2 or 3 exercises depending on client’s success with each
What do many patients with hyperfunction also exhibit?
Elevated hyoid and larynx positioning.
Why does Flow Phonation work?
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Tilting the head back to gargle is believed to stop further elevation and stretch extralaryngeal muscles
Smooth release of air also complements this stretching
Forward focus of voicing improves vocal quality
What does smooth release of air lead to?
Better vocal quality
What does forward focus of voicing do?
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Moves voicing higher into the oral and nasal cavities.
Often leads to slightly abducted/adducted position
What does bubble blowing and stretch + flow also focus on? (2)
What happens to the bubbles when you are more relaxed?
Relaxed airflow
Forward focus
They are stronger and more consistent
