Resonant Voice Therapy: Generalizing the Balanced Voice

Presented by Joseph C. Stemple

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Video Runtime: 37 Minutes; Learning Assessment Runtime: 20 Minutes

Resonant Voice Therapy (RVT) involves training voice-disordered individuals to produce voice in an easier, more resonant manner. Resonant voice, sometimes referred to as forward focus, describes a voice associated with increased vibratory sensations in the midfacial region. The objective of this approach is to achieve the strongest possible voice with the least effort and impact stress between the vocal folds to minimize the likelihood of injury. This course is designed to introduce the rationale behind the use of a prescriptive RVT program including the historical development and precision of execution. Course participants will learn to precisely apply the exercise techniques with their population of voice disordered patients.

Meet your instructor

Joseph C. Stemple

Joseph Stemple is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He joined the faculty in the UK Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2005, following a 30-year clinical career as founder and director of the Blaine Block Institute for Voice…

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Chapters & learning objectives

History and Development of Resonant Voice Therapy

1. History and Development of Resonant Voice Therapy

The history and development of Resonant Voice Therapy will be described in this chapter. It will also include the rationale behind RVT and pretreatment principles.

Learning/Teaching RVT: A Prescriptive Approach

2. Learning/Teaching RVT: A Prescriptive Approach

This chapter will teach Resonant Voice Therapy through demonstration. Participants will observe and practice the RVT techniques in preparation for teaching their own patients.