Mastering Vocal Health: Bridging the Phonatory Gap

This clip explores the dynamic nature of the voice and the phenomenon of phonatory gaps. It discusses how suppressing the voice can inadvertently cause these gaps and the importance of actively using the voice for healthy vocal functioning. Additionally, it highlights how post-surgery intubation can lead to phonatory gaps due to the strain on vocal cords during extended operations.

Phonatory Gap: Don’t Panic! It’s Treatable.

In this clip, we delve into the diagnosis of a phonatory gap and its implications on vocal health. While it may sound serious, a phonatory gap is often curable with the right therapy. The video discusses that in cases of vocal cord paralysis, a combination of therapy and surgery might be necessary to restore the voice significantly. For non-paralysis related phonatory gaps, therapy can effectively improve the condition by helping the vocal cords close properly when they vibrate. The importance of using a strobe to visualize vocal cord vibrations and ensure proper contact is also highlighted.

Singers Beware: The Hidden Dangers of Vocal Overuse

In this clip, we explore how singers can develop phonatory gaps due to technique and overuse. The discussion includes strategies for improving vocal function, building stamina, and safely projecting the voice, emphasizing the importance of proper vocal cord alignment.

Understanding Phonatory Gaps: Causes and Solutions

In this video clip, we explore various reasons behind phonatory gaps, including paralyzed or weak vocal cords, muscle tension dysphonia, and post-illness voice protection. Learn how these factors contribute to weaker voice sounds and voice fatigue, and discover common scenarios in which phonatory gaps occur after illnesses such as colds, flu, or laryngitis.

The Truth About Phonatory Gaps: How to Reclaim Your Voice

In this video, we delve into the concept of the phonatory gap, a condition where the vocal cords don’t meet properly, causing a gap during speech. This can lead to voices that sound breathy, husky, or creaky. We discuss various causes such as nodules, vocal cord paralysis, muscle tension dysphonia, and post-surgical effects. We also explore the symptoms, which include a weak voice and vocal fatigue, and offer insights into treatments that focus on voice therapy and exercises to encourage proper closure of the vocal cords. Effective therapy can significantly improve voice quality over time.

00:00 Introduction to Phonatory Gap
00:18 Causes of Phonatory Gap
03:26 Symptoms and Effects
03:54 Diagnosis and Treatment
04:53 Therapeutic Exercises
06:00 Duration and Recovery
06:28 Conclusion and Final Tips

Optimising Voice Feminisation: Key Steps to Success

Discover the best practices for voice feminisation, which include taking a voice feminisation course before surgery, undergoing surgery, and then engaging in short voice rehabilitation sessions post-surgery. These steps help ensure the voice settles down, improve vocal cord closure, and maximise the benefits of the surgery. Skipping the voice rehab could lead to lasting voice issues, making additional therapy necessary.

Unlock Your Voice’s Potential with the Right Help

Discover the importance of voice rehabilitation post-surgery, ideally starting two weeks after the procedure. Learn about a program offering four short sessions designed to rehabilitate the voice, making it more flexible and capable of achieving higher pitches. Although not specifically for voice feminisation, the exercises used in these sessions can aid in achieving that goal.

Why Full Voice Feminisation Therapy Matter Post-Surgery

In this clip, we discuss the benefits of undergoing a full course of voice feminisation therapy before surgery, and the potential improvements that therapy can offer even after surgery. This includes the impact on voice pitch and the overall quality of the voice post-surgery.

The Missing Step After Voice Surgery: Discover the Optimal Timing for Therapy

In this video, we discuss the best timing for undergoing voice therapy in relation to voice feminisation surgery. We explore why it’s often beneficial to have a full course of voice feminisation therapy before surgery to set a solid foundation. For those who have already had the surgery, we emphasise the importance of voice rehabilitation shortly after to maximise results. We also address concerns about the effectiveness of post-surgery voice feminisation therapy, highlighting that improvements can still be made even years later. Finally, we outline a recommended approach for harmonising surgery and therapy to achieve the best voice outcomes.

00:00 Introduction to Voice Feminisation Surgery and Therapy
00:38 The Importance of Pre-Surgery Therapy
00:59 Post-Surgery Therapy: Is It Effective?
02:13 Voice Rehabilitation After Surgery
03:38 Long-Term Considerations and Recommendations
05:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts