ENT Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Voice Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology

Voice disorders often require multidisciplinary care. This track will explore rehabilitation strategies for conditions like vocal cord nodules, muscle tension dysphonia, and post-surgical voice recovery. Emphasis will be placed on speech-language pathology techniques, vocal hygiene, and acoustic analysis tools.Case studies and expert-led workshops will offer practical insights for therapists, ENT physicians, and phoniatricians.The track will also delve into voice therapy for professional voice users such as singers, teachers, and public speakers, addressing the unique demands of vocal performance and endurance. Sessions will cover the use of biofeedback, laryngeal massage, and semi-occluded vocal tract exercises in therapy. Discussions will include voice disorders related to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and stroke, as well as gender-affirming voice training for transgender individuals. Innovations in voice assessment, including high-speed laryngeal imaging and aerodynamic testing, will be showcased. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration between ENT specialists, speech-language pathologists, and voice coaches to optimize patient outcomes and support long-term vocal health.