Voice Disorders in Athletes, Coaches and other Sports Professionals

This book provides a comprehensive review of voice changes in athletes and coaches, the clinical presentation of laryngeal dysfunction, and its treatment modalities. It discusses the predisposing factors of these changes, such as the use of anabolic steroids, and highlights the pathophysiology of voice disorders in sports-occupational voice users. It also covers the literature on vocal health risk factors in the sports industry, common phonatory disturbances in athletes, fitness instructors, and coaches, sports-related laryngeal trauma, the impact of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries on phonation, vocal fold dysfunction in athletes, and the adverse effect of anabolic steroids intake on occupational voice users.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate causes of voice changes in athletes and coaches, encompassing the clinical presentation of laryngeal dysfunction and its diverse treatment modalities. The authors explore the predisposing factors of these alterations, such as the use of anabolic steroids, while also shedding light on the pathophysiology of voice disorders in sports-occupational voice users who frequently engage in outdoor vocalization and strenuous exercise amidst noise. The chapters delve into various aspects of vocal health in the sports industry, encompassing risk factors for vocal health issues, common phonatory disturbances among athletes, fitness instructors, and coaches, sports-related laryngeal trauma, the impact of musculoskeletal injuries on phonation, vocal fold dysfunction in athletes, and the detrimental effects of anabolic steroid intake on occupational voice users. Additionally, an updated and concise review of the anatomy and physiology of phonation is provided, accompanied by guidelines for diagnosing and treating common laryngeal pathologies in patients with voice disorders. Furthermore, the text delves into the intricate interplay between musculoskeletal injuries, hyperkinetic body behavior, laryngeal hyperfunction, and voice disorders in athletes and coaches, offering a detailed account of the prevalence and pathophysiology of exercise-induced laryngeal dysfunction. The culmination of the volume is a thorough examination of laryngeal trauma in athletes, encompassing clinical presentations, diagnostic work-up, and management strategies.

Voice Disorders in Athletes, Coaches, and other Sports Professionals serves as an invaluable resource for otolaryngologists, laryngologists, speech-language pathologists, voice therapists, sports-occupational voice users, sports medicine physicians, and physical therapists. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the multifaceted aspects of voice disorders in the sports realm, empowering professionals to provide optimal care and support to athletes and coaches who rely on their vocal abilities for performance and communication.

Weight: 409g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030698331
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021