Abstract
Introduction
Kinesio Taping (KT) application in speech therapy has been studied in a few works
about dysphonia, facial nerve palsy, sialorrhea, atypical deglutition, postsurgical
recovery after thyroidectomy and laryngectomy. The aim of this study was the evaluation
of the possible role of KT in supporting speech therapy in singers complaining of
dysphonia using singing voice handicap index (SVHI), fundamental frequency (F0), shimmer,
jitter and harmonic to noise ratio (mean H/N).
Materials and methods
We enrolled consecutive singers and singing students complaining of dysphonia and
voice problems. Control group (DG1) was composed of 15 individuals who underwent traditional
speech therapy only, while Case group (DG2), also composed of 15 subjects, underwent
traditional speech therapy associated with KT application. A computerized voice analysis
was conducted using PRAAT software observing F0, jitter, shimmer and mean H/N before
(t1), at mid (t2) and after (t3) the treatment. Moreover, each patient filled in the
SVHI before (t1) and after (t3) the complete speech therapy treatment.
Results
The mean F0 and H/N measured before, during and after the logopedic treatment, showed
a notable increase over time (P value <0.001) both for DG1 and DG2. However, no significant difference was found
comparing the two groups. Jitter and Shimmer after treatment were clearly seen to
be lower than before in both groups (P value <0.001), and followed a significantly different trend over time (P value <0.001). Moreover, unlike F0 and mean H/N, these parameters underwent a significantly
greater decrease in DG2 compared to DG1. Lastly, SVHI improved at t3 and although these reductions were clear in both groups, it was greater in DG2 than
in DG1.
Discussion and Conclusions
Our findings are encouraging and suggest the possibility of using KT in case of vocal
pathologies in singers. It is imperative to underline that the tape does not replace
speech therapy, but could possibly enhance the effects of the treatment.
Key Words
Abbreviations:
F0 (fundamental frequency), mean H/N (mean harmonic-noise-ratio), KT (Kinesio Taping), DG1 (dysphonic group 1), DG2 (dysphonic group 2)To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: December 06, 2018
Accepted:
November 1,
2018
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