Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 3, 2026
09:44
Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
Using therapeutic sound with progressive audiologic tinnitus management
James A Henry1, Tara L Zaugg, Paula J Myers
1VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon 97207, USA. james.henry@va.gov
Trends in Amplification
|July 31, 2008
Summary
Therapeutic sound offers three ways to manage tinnitus: reducing stress, masking the sound, or diverting attention. Environmental sounds, music, and speech can be combined for personalized tinnitus management.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Tinnitus management often includes counseling and stress reduction.
- Therapeutic sound is a key component in managing tinnitus.
- Understanding sound's role is crucial for effective tinnitus treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the use of therapeutic sound in tinnitus management.
- To categorize sound types and their applications for tinnitus relief.
- To detail sound combinations within Progressive Audiologic Tinnitus Management.
Main Methods:
- Categorizing therapeutic sound by objective: stress relief, passive diversion, active diversion.
- Categorizing sound types: environmental sound, music, speech.
- Combining sound objectives and types into nine distinct management strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified nine combinations of sound uses and types for tinnitus management.
- Demonstrated how these combinations align with Progressive Audiologic Tinnitus Management.
- Outlined sound integration with Tinnitus Masking, Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, and Neuromonics.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic sound offers a versatile approach to tinnitus management.
- Specific sound combinations can be tailored to individual tinnitus needs.
- Sound-based strategies are integral to comprehensive tinnitus care.
