[The application of physiotherapeutic and ostheopatic diagnostics in ocuppational voice disorders]

Med Pr. 2010;61(2):205-11.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The article presents the role of a physiotherapist and an ostheopath in the multidimensional management of occupational voice disorders. The influence ofbiomechanical characteristics of the musculo-fascial system on vocal apparatus is described. The visual and palpating methods used in physiotherapeutic/ostheopatic diagnostics, including the assessment of joint mobility and ergonomics in dynamic and static situations are also outlined.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Manipulation, Osteopathic / methods*
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Occupational Medicine / methods
  • Osteopathic Medicine / methods*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Poland
  • Speech Acoustics
  • Voice Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Voice Quality