Laryngeal Manual Therapies for Behavioral Dysphonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Journal of Voice
Ribeiro, V. V., Pedrosa, V., et al. (2018).
Journal of Voice, 32(5), 553-563.
This meta-analysis compares the effects of laryngeal manual therapy (e.g., voice massage, manual circumlaryngeal therapy, laryngeal manual therapy) to other interventions in adults with behavioral dysphonia.
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Up to October 2016
Clinical trials (e.g., cluster, crossover)
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<div>Laryngeal manual therapy and direct voice therapy had equivalent impacts on improving dysphonia severity (relative risk [RR]= 1.63), vocal and laryngeal symptom intensity (RR= 1.28), and intensity of musculoskeletal pain (RR= 0.58).</div>
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<div>Further research is indicated due to limited evidence, small sample sizes, and heterogeneity regarding participant characteristics.</div>
