SLAD-R: A surgical option for treatment of spasmodic dysphonia The Selective Laryngeal Adductor Denervation-Reinnervation (SLAD-R) was pioneered by Dr. Gerald Berke at UCLA that focuses on the treatment of the…
Botulinum neurotoxin injections to treat symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia Botulinum neurotoxin (BNT) is a common treatment used to reduce the symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia since the mid-1980s. Botulinum toxin is…
An organization's workforce is its most valuable asset Voice issues can impact all facets of a person's life, including career. That's why it is important to be knowledgeable about your…
The Anatomy of the Larynx Understanding how your voice is produced and the muscles that are involved may help in your knowledge of what is happening when you speak. Let's…
Those with voice issues need others to empathize. Regardless of the cause, a voice disorder is a life-altering experience for a person. Imagine being able to talk and communicate as…
Understanding how a voice disorder can impact your relationships When anyone develops a vocal disorder that impairs their ability to effectively communicate, they may experience depression and find themselves socially…
About Spasmodic Dysphonia If your tight, strangled, broken, whispery, or otherwise “not quite right” voice has been diagnosed as spasmodic dysphonia (SD), this website will provide a wealth of information…
WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VOICE? At first, you might feel some tightness when you speak. Maybe your words are slowly fading away, or your voice breaks on certain sounds.…
