Download or read book The Voice Doctor written by Arnold George D. Maran and published by Book Guild Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing on the entire pantheon of well-known and well-loved musical styles and forms, Professor Maran provides a witty guide to the larynx and its allies, and examines how the voice, its delivery and its relevance have changed over the past 1000 years." -- Blackwells.

Download or read book Finding Your Voice written by Brian W. Hands and published by BPS Books. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book that addresses the wear, tear, and care of the voice in a simple yet scientifically grounded way -- a way that will help you strengthen and protect your voice. This concise yet comprehensive book includes: Easy-to-understand chapters on voice production 101 and energy 101 A description of what happens during a visit to the voice doctor A chapter on the origins of the most common type of vocal strain Tips on proper breath support, hydration, and vocal exercises Finding Your Voice blends the author's understanding of Western medicine and Eastern energy systems. With this book in hand, you can avoid misusing or abusing your voice -- or make your way back to vocal health if you do.

Download or read book The Voice Book for Trans and Non Binary People written by Matthew Mills and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice. It gives a thorough account of the process, from understanding the vocal mechanism through to assimilating new vocal skills and new vocal identity into everyday situations, and includes exercises to change pitch, resonance and intonation. Each chapter features insider accounts from trans and gender diverse individuals who have explored or are exploring voice and communication related to their gender expression, describing key aspects of their experience of creating and maintaining a voice that feels true to them. This guide is an essential, comprehensive source for trans and non-binary individuals who are interested in working towards achieving a different, more authentic voice, and will be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists/pathologists, voice coaches and healthcare professionals.

Download or read book Injection Laryngoplasty written by Giuseppe Bergamini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-illustrated book provides step-by-step guidance on the various techniques – microlaryngoscopic, fiberoptic endoscopic and transcutaneous – that can be employed for the purpose of injection laryngoplasty, a surgical procedure in which a foreign material is injected into the vocal fold. The anatomy and function of the region are first explained, with identification of the causes and means of evaluation of glottic and neoglottic insufficiency. Advice is then provided on the choice of material for injection laryngoplasty, including absorbable and long-lasting options, on the basis of careful analysis that takes into account both the recent literature and the authors’ own experiences. Detailed descriptions of the surgical indications and different procedures follow and for ease of reference, clear flow charts on diagnosis and indications are also included. The book concludes with chapters on the use of injection laryngoplasty specifically in the pediatric population and on postoperative care and speech therapy following the procedure. Injection Laryngoplasty will provide valuable assistance to all surgeons wishing to perform this kind of surgery.

Download or read book Odyssey of the Voice written by Jean Abitbol and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned French otolaryngologist Jean Abitbol, a lifetime student of the human voice, takes readers on an unforgettable odyssey spanning man's first use of voice through the acquisition of language to the use of voice as an expression of self. With great wit and charm, Dr. Abitbol's narrative encompasses everything from the psychological to the physiological, from explaining the workings of the voice to celebrating the human voice's highest achievements. He describes a fascinating history of the voice, its origins, its course since the Homo Sapiens' first sentences, its episodes of hoarseness, and its achievements, from the newborn cry to the coloratura soprano, from the impersonator to the ventriloquist. After exploring what is known about the voice, Dr. Abitbol tells us what our voices are capable of. He examines what he describes as "the magic of the voice": the voice as a fingerprint, a reflection of our personality in expressing our sex and sexuality. A great portion of this odyssey is devoted to singing and singers, both to the complexity of singing in general and to lyrical singing, the intricacies of which requires participation of the mechanical, emotional, and cerebral systems. The mysteries of the voice unfold as Dr. Abitbol guides readers through the latest physiological and pathological research using examples of historical figures', patients', and celebrities' voices to explain how the ways in which the body moves affect the way the voice sounds and how vocal quality is unique to each human being. A unique tour de force of the human vocal instrument, Odyssey of the Voice changes the way we think about our voices.

Download or read book Vocal Health for Singers written by Anthony F Jahn MD and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives answers to vocal health questions singers are really asking. There are 12 chapters covering colds & flus, medications, reflux, surgery -everything you need to take care of your voice. Answers to Over 100 Questions from Singers Including: Does Coffee Really Dry Out the Voice? I have to Sing with an Infection - What Can I do? Saline Nasal Flushing Feels like Drowning! Is Brandy OK as Part of my Pre-Gig Warm Up? Am I Losing My Upper Range? My Voice is Getting Old - Can I Wind Back the Clock? Hemorrhoid Cream for the Voice - Cure or Quackery? What are the Side Effects to Reflux Medication? Does Menstruation Make Me Sing Badly? Will a Nose Job Change my Voice? Can Asthma Treatment Ruin my Singing? Will my Worrying Jinx my Vocal Health? This book debunks the myths and misconceptions regarding proper care of the voice - and sets the record straight. A must-have for singers and actors at any level, beginner or professional. -Ron Browning, International Voice Coach to the Stars Few doctors know the needs of a singers as well as Tony Jahn. He has helped and rescued known and unknown singers in times of medical trouble. -Marco Franken MD, laryngologist, Consultant Royal Conservatory, The Hague Netherlands You'll learn a ton about proper water intake, mucus control and how to protect yourself against common ailments - and some of Dr. Jahn's answers may surprise you! - Lisa Popeil, Top LA Vocal Coach, creator of Voiceworks(r) Rich with advice, facts and knowledge - important material for a long and healthy vocal career. -Moshe Harell, MD, Otolaryngologist and Professional Voice specialist, Israel Great advice with simple solutions that will not sacrifice the voice in the long run. Keep this book in your gigbag!" -Jaime Vendera, vocal coach renowned for his wineglass-shattering voice Anthony F. Jahn MD, FACS, FRCS(C) is an internationally renowned otolaryngologist based in Manhattan with a sub-specialty interest in the professional voice. His practice includes classical and popular singers. He is Senior Attending Otolaryngologist at Mount Sinai/Roosevelt Hospital in New York, adjunct professor of voice pedagogy at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, and Medical Director at the Metropolitan Opera and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Download or read book Dr Morton Cooper written by Morton Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Aging Voice written by Kiyoshi Makiyama and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the aging voice, one of the interesting issues related to aging. Population aging is an issue in most developed countries, where both physicians and specialists are required to improve clinical and scientific practice for elderly adults. In particular, the need for expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of aging voice pathologies is increasing continually. New developments in regenerative medicine have taken care for the aging voice to new level, and the contributors to this book use their wealth of experience in the field of the aging voice to present the latest advances in this field. This book is a unique resource, providing new perspectives for physicians, clinicians and health care workers who are interested in the aging voice.

Download or read book The Voice and Voice Therapy written by Daniel R. Boone and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Voice and Voice Therapy' enters its eighth edition with extensive revisions, including thoroughly expanded content, updated pictures and figures, and improved teaching pedagogy elements. In addition, the new edition includes an updated DVD that brings voice problems and therapy to life for students.

Download or read book One Doctor written by Brendan Reilly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A first-person narrative that takes readers inside the medical profession as one doctor solves real-life medical mysteries"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Stop Committing Voice Suicide America s Well Known Voice Doctor Speaks Out on the Widespread Mistreatment of Our Voices Led by the Presidents Cele written by Morton Cooper and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 1996-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Stop Committing Voice Suicide, Dr. Cooper describes widespread mistreatment of our voices while spotlighting symptoms of troubled voices and providing a natural simple direction to help the speaking and singing voices. A nationally acclaimed voice and speech clinician, Dr. Cooper is regarded as a pioneer in voice improvement and voice rehabilitation.For his work with celebrities, he has been referred to as "Voice Coach to the Stars." Some who have benefited from Dr. Cooper's expertise include Anne Bancroft, Lucille Ball, Diahann Carroll, Richard Crenna, Kirk Douglas, Keith Erickson, Henry Fonda, Rosey Grier, Jim Darrick, Jerome Hines, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Cheryl Ladd, Rob Lowe, Stevie Nicks, Carlos Palomino, Joan Rivers, Harold Robbins, Oral Roberts, John Saxon, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Phil Silvers, Norton Simon, O. J. Simpson, Shadoe Stevens, Sela Ward, and Dennis Weaver. Dr. Cooper has worked with doctors, lawyers, executives, secretaries, teachers, students, actors, actresses, sales people, TV/radio announcers, athletes, writers, homemakers, ministers, people from all walks of life.In this book, Dr. Cooper surveys presidential voices from Roosevelt through Clinton, underscoring the importance of voice in presidential campaigns. Other chapters cover the voices of adults and children, pet talk, stuttering and successes with strangled voices.

Download or read book What Doctors Feel written by Danielle Ofri, MD and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fascinating journey into the heart and mind of a physician” that explores the doctor-patient relationship, the flaws in our health care system, and how doctors’ emotions impact medical care (Boston Globe) While much has been written about the minds and methods of the medical professionals who save our lives, precious little has been said about their emotions. Physicians are assumed to be objective, rational beings, easily able to detach as they guide patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. But understanding doctors’ emotional responses to the life-and-death dramas of everyday practice can make all the difference on giving and getting the best medical care. Digging deep into the lives of doctors, Dr. Danielle Ofri examines the daunting range of emotions—shame, anger, empathy, frustration, hope, pride, occasionally despair, and sometimes even love—that permeate the contemporary doctor-patient connection. Drawing on scientific studies, including some surprising research, Dr. Ofri offers up an unflinching look at the impact of emotions on health care. Dr. Ofri takes us into the swirling heart of patient care, telling stories of caregivers caught up and occasionally torn down by the whirlwind life of doctoring. She admits to the humiliation of an error that nearly killed one of her patients. She mourns when a beloved patient is denied a heart transplant. She tells the riveting stories of an intern traumatized when she is forced to let a newborn die in her arms, and of a doctor whose daily glass of wine to handle the frustrations of the ER escalates into a destructive addiction. Ofri also reveals that doctors cope through gallows humor, find hope in impossible situations, and surrender to ecstatic happiness when they triumph over illness.

Download or read book The Power of the Voice written by Jean Abitbol and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secrets of the human voice by leading world expert, Dr. Jean Abitbol! We possess a priceless and powerful treasure: our voice. The Power of the Voice is a scientific and personal voyage of exploration into the vocal instrument that each of us possesses without necessarily understanding it or knowing the true measure of its power. An alchemy between body and mind, instrument of persuasion and charm, our voice is the reflection of our personality. It can bring us fortune or cause our loss. It fascinates scientists, philosophers, doctors, and those interested in caring for the voice. From the voices that seduce us to the voices that lead us, the author unveils the secrets of the voice and its power of attraction. How is the human voice formed? How does our voice change according to our emotions, situations, and conversations? How do politicians, performers, teachers, or seducers develop the power of their voices? Enriched with numerous delightful anecdotes, including some about celebrities and politicians, the reader will better understand how the voice can inspire attraction and even repulsion. This fascinating read will be of interest to people who use their voice often, including singers, actors, teachers, comedians, journalists, politicians, lawyers, and anyone with an interest in the human voice.

Download or read book Anatomy of the Voice written by Theodore Dimon, Jr and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kinds This book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed images, Anatomy of the Voice guides voice teachers and students, vocal coaches, professional singers and actors, and anyone interested in the voice through the complex landscape of breathing, larynx, throat, face, and jaw. Theodore Dimon, an internationally recognized authority on the subject, as well as an expert in the Alexander Technique, makes unfamiliar terrain accessible and digestible by describing each vocal system in short, manageable sections and explaining complex terminology. The topics he covers include ribs, diaphragm, and muscles of breathing; the intrinsic musculature of the larynx, its structure and action; the suspensory muscles of the throat; the face and jaw; the tongue and palate; and the evolution and function of the larynx.

Download or read book Imaging of the Larynx written by Robert Hermans and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notwithstanding the important role of direct clinical and endoscopic examination in modern management of pathological conditions of the larynx, radiological study the and, more specifically, cross-sectional imaging by CT and MRI make definite diagnostic contributions by virtue of their potential to display superbly the deeper extent of laryngeal lesions. Indeed, remarkable progress has been achieved during recent years in CT and MRI techniques as applied to the neck region. This book sets out to provide a sorely needed update of our knowledge of the diagnostic potential of these cross-sectional methods and constitutes a very welcome addition to our series "Medical Radiology", which aims to cover all important clinical imaging fields of modern diagnostic radiology. It will be of great interest to general and head and neck radiologists as well as to ENT surgeons and radiotherapists. Professor R. Hermans and the other distinguished contributors to this work are internationally renowned experts in the field and they have accumulated vast experi ence and a wealth of radio-pathological knowledge of the larynx over the years. I would like to congratulate them most sincerely for this outstanding volume, its comprehensive contents and its superb illustrations. I hope that this book will meet with the same great success as previously published volumes in the series. I would appreciate any constructive criticism that might be offered.

Download or read book Spasmodic Dysphonia written by Tom Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vocal Health and Pedagogy written by Robert Thayer Sataloff and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 1017 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in one convenient volume, Vocal Health and Pedagogy: Science, Assessment, and Treatment, Third Edition answers every question you've ever had about the voice, from the physics of sounds, to vocal technique, to medications, to performance anxiety. It presents anatomical, physiological, and neurological considerations, as well as covers critical issues related to patient history, laryngeal function, the physical examination, and historical perspectives of vocal pedagogy. The first part of the book introduces basic concepts of voice science, assessment, and training. It focuses on the science behind the common problems that afflict voice users and enables understanding of the medical approach to problem analysis. The second part of the book contains additional information on the specific health and performance conditions that affect the voice and their assessment and treatment. It considers the medical and nonmedical issues affecting the human voice, including diagnosis and treatment of voice problems, the effects of physical injury, posture, pollutants and irritants, psychological effects, voice therapy, medication, and more. New to this edition: New chapters on topics such as pedagogy for children, the importance of studying music, laryngeal issues involving wind instrument performance, high-speed digital imaging, the evolution of technology, pediatric voice disorders, thyroid disorders, the vocal effects of birth control medications, and autoimmune disorders.Many chapters have been extensively revised to update previous content and add new information on material such as choral pedagogy for geriatric singers, World Trade Center syndrome, and laryngeal effects of asbestos exposure.Chapters on medications for performers have been revised to delete medications no longer used frequently and to add various medications and drug classes that were not included previously, as well as information on alternative and complementary medicines.References have been updated throughout to include discussion of new studies and a review of the latest literature, while also retaining the classic literature.Includes the most recent practices and techniques, the latest information on surgical and adjunctive therapy, and important changes in criteria and strategy. Vocal Health and Pedagogy: Science, Assessment, and Treatment, Third Edition is ideal for courses in vocal pedagogy and speech-language pathology. Additionally, it is a valuable resource for professional and amateur performers and their teachers.