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Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Voice Science
  • Rehabilitative Medicine

Background:

  • Kinesio Taping (KT) has limited research in speech therapy, with prior studies on dysphonia, facial nerve palsy, and post-surgical recovery.
  • Singers experiencing dysphonia often seek complementary therapies to improve vocal function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Kinesio Taping (KT) as an adjunct to speech therapy for singers with dysphonia.
  • To assess the impact of KT on voice acoustic parameters and subjective voice handicap.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 30 singers with dysphonia, divided into a control group (speech therapy only) and a case group (speech therapy + KT).
  • Voice analysis using PRAAT software measured fundamental frequency (F0), jitter, shimmer, and harmonic to noise ratio (H/N).
  • Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHI) was used for subjective assessment before and after treatment.

Main Results:

  • Both groups showed significant improvements in F0 and H/N over time.
  • Jitter and shimmer significantly decreased in both groups, with a greater reduction observed in the KT group.
  • The KT group reported a greater improvement in the Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHI) compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

  • Kinesio Taping (KT) shows promise as an adjunct therapy for vocal pathologies in singers.
  • KT may enhance the effectiveness of traditional speech therapy, leading to better voice quality and reduced vocal handicap.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms and long-term effects of KT in voice rehabilitation.