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Anumitha Venkatraman, Robert Brinton Fujiki, M. Sivasankar
Journal of Voice, 2021
Journal of Voice, 2021
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Venkatraman, A., Fujiki, R. B., & Sivasankar, M. (2021). A Review of Factors Associated with Voice Problems in the Fitness Instructor Population. Journal of Voice.
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Venkatraman, Anumitha, Robert Brinton Fujiki, and M. Sivasankar. “A Review of Factors Associated with Voice Problems in the Fitness Instructor Population.” Journal of Voice (2021).
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Venkatraman, Anumitha, et al. “A Review of Factors Associated with Voice Problems in the Fitness Instructor Population.” Journal of Voice, 2021.
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@article{anumitha2021a,
title = {A Review of Factors Associated with Voice Problems in the Fitness Instructor Population.},
year = {2021},
journal = {Journal of Voice},
author = {Venkatraman, Anumitha and Fujiki, Robert Brinton and Sivasankar, M.}
}
Abstract
There is a high prevalence of reported dysphonia symptomology in the fitness instructor population. This is concerning as these reported symptoms of dysphonia, aphonia, and vocal fatigue can significantly compromise quality of life. The purpose of this review is to explore key factors that may contribute to voice problems in the fitness instructor population. Voicing with concurrent phonation and exercise may be influenced by (1) the increased cardiovascular requirement during exercise, (2) the increased cognitive load associated with dual tasking, (3) the altered hydration state associated with prolonged exercise, and (4) the phonatory dose associated with continued voicing with loud background music. This manuscript will explore the literature on these key factors (ie, phonatory dose, dehydration, metabolic bioenergetics, cognitive load, and psychosocial stress) as they pertain to fitness instructors.