Effect of Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Laryngeal Manual Therapy in Dysphonic Women: Clinical Trial

Summary Objective To verify the effect of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and of Laryngeal Manual Therapy (LMT) and to compare the two techniques in relation to vocal/laryngeal symptoms, pain, and vocal quality after these resources were administered in dysphonic women. Study...

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Published in:Journal of voice 2015-03, Vol.29 (2), p.200-208
Main Authors: Alves Silverio, Kelly Cristina, Brasolotto, Alcione Ghedini, Thaís Donalonso Siqueira, Larissa, Carneiro, Christiano Giácomo, Fukushiro, Ana Paula, Roberto de Jesus Guirro, Rinaldo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Clinical trials
Dysphonia
Dysphonia - physiopathology
Dysphonia - therapy
Female
Females
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Laryngeal Nerves - physiopathology
Laryngology
Larynx
Larynx - physiopathology
Massage
Musculoskeletal Manipulations - methods
Otolaryngology
Speech therapy
Stimulation
TENS
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation - methods
Treatment Outcome
Voice
Voice - physiology
Voice Quality
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Summary:Summary Objective To verify the effect of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and of Laryngeal Manual Therapy (LMT) and to compare the two techniques in relation to vocal/laryngeal symptoms, pain, and vocal quality after these resources were administered in dysphonic women. Study Design Control trial. Method A total of 20 women with bilateral vocal nodules participated. All of the volunteers underwent investigation of vocal/laryngeal symptoms, musculoskeletal pain, and vocal register. The volunteers were subdivided into: 1. TENS Group (10 volunteers)—TENS application; 2. LMT Group (10 volunteers)—LMT application; both groups received 12 sessions of treatment, twice a week, lasting 20 minutes each. After treatment, the initial assessments were repeated. Data were statistically analyzed by Wilcoxon and signal test ( P  
ISSN:0892-1997
1873-4588
DOI:10.1016/j.jvoice.2014.06.003