Analysis of Phonatory and Respiratory Functions in Physical Fitness Instructors in Comparison to Controls

Philip, Anju Susan; Rajashekhar, Bellur; Shekaraiah, Sheela; Ravishankar, N

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.01.016

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“…This group has an average of 7.5 h/week of GP and the results of the present study reveal an average of 9.19 ± 6.85 GC/week. A significant relation result was also expected in the social relation's domain, once the prevalence of voice (Rumbach, 2013;Rumbach et al, 2015;Dallaston and Rumbach, 2016;Fontan et al, 2017;Estes et al, 2020;Philip et al, 2021;Venkatraman et al, 2021) and hearing problems (Weintraub, 1994;Palma et al, 2009;Beach and Nie, 2014;Wolniakowska et al, 2021) was related/associated in other studies with instruction of GC and possible communication difficulties could result in limitations of QoL levels in this domain. Urinary incontinence is also a problem related/associated with impact GC.…”

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“…In recent research ( Overgaard et al, 2021 ), hearing loss appears to be closely related to poor QoL. Vocal problems have also been a concern among FPs of GCs ( Rumbach, 2013 ; Rumbach et al, 2015 ; Dallaston and Rumbach, 2016 ; Fontan et al, 2017 ; Aiken and Rumbach, 2018 ; Estes et al, 2020 ; Philip et al, 2021 ; Venkatraman et al, 2021 ). Research in Australia ( Rumbach et al, 2015 ) shows that approximately 39% of the FPs of GCs reported chronic hoarseness.…”

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Quality of life of fitness professionals in Portugal: Comparative and correlation study

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Fitness has been revealing a positive impact on the quality of life (QoL) of practitioners and fitness professionals (FPs) represent a role model for their customers in the fitness industry, emphasizing the need to know their QoL indices. The purpose of this study is to characterize the QoL of FPs in Portugal, compare it between groups and correlate QoL with sociodemographic and work-related variables. A total of 388 FPs answered an online survey about sociodemographic and work-related variables and the Portuguese version of the World Health Organization Bref QoL Assessment. Descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson and Spearman were used for statistical analysis. The results suggest that FPs in Portugal have different levels of QoL, considering the high standard deviation, with lower average indices than other countries. The lowest scores of QoL were verified in the environment domain. The results of the comparison between groups suggest that being male, married and having a master’s degree or higher were the characteristics with better indices of QoL. Age, professional experience and net salary reveal a positive relation/association with QoL. Body&mind group classes (GC) per week, maximal GC per day, paid and unpaid working hours per week and annual expenses related to the profession reveal a negative relation/association. Maximal GC per day results could be an important finding to help minimize the physical problems among FPs and body&mind GC per week results could be an indicator of the FPs adaptation that allows them to remain on the profession. Unpaid working hours per week has the highest number of significant relations/associations with QoL. These findings could be important to improve the QoL of FPs. Thus, they could result in better work capacity and, therefore, fewer professionals would abandon the profession. It would also have a positive impact on the fitness industry and on the promotion of physical activity for a healthier society. More research is needed regarding the QoL of FPs.

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“…As a consequence, it is observed that, during or after the classes, Physical Education professionals can present, with some frequency, periods of aphonia, hoarseness, changes in pitch, and sore throat 3,4 . Thus, the literature describes them as a risk group for vocal alterations related to the development of work activities, which can be characterized as a Work-related voice disorders [1][2][3][4][5][6] .…”

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“…Therefore, the lack of perception of symptoms that indicate vocal alteration and knowledge about voice care may increase the possibility of developing dysphonia. Thus, these professionals should receive guidance through vocal health education programs, training on how to use their voice better, as well as training on how to recognize vocal alterations to seek help before the onset of dysphonia 1,3,5 .…”

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Effects of indirect vocal therapy via telehealth in speech-language therapy on self-assessment and vocal quality of physical education professionals

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Diedio,

Brasolotto

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Purpose: this study aimed to verify the effects of indirect vocal therapy (IVT), via telehealth, in physical education professionals in voice self-assessment, as well as vocal quality. Methods: 16 physical education professionals, aged between 18 and 50 years, both sexes, participated in the study. All participants were submitted to eight IVT sessions twice a week, 30 minutes each, remotely. The assessments happened remotely, too. Vocal health was explained to modify vocal habits and general health, coping strategies, stress management, and therapeutic interaction. The following protocols were applied: Vocal Disorders Screening Index, Voice Symptoms Scale (VoiSS), Voice Handicap Index (VHI), and vocal recording (/a/ and counting) was performed, evaluating the general degree of vocal quality, pre and post-IVT. The Wilcoxon Test (p<0.05) was applied to verify the findings. Results: there was a significant decrease in the values of the VoiSS protocol (total p=0.041; limitation p=0.032), and VHI (total p=0.012; p=0.005), and in the general degree of vocal quality in vowel /a/ (p=0.011). Conclusion: IVT applied through telehealth in physical education professionals, has positive effects on vocal and laryngopharyngeal symptoms, improving the self-perception of voice handicaps. IVT significantly improved the general degree of vocal quality, only in the emission of the sustained vowel.

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“…Como consequência, observa-se que, durante ou após as aulas ministradas, profissionais da Educação Física podem apresentar, com certa frequência, períodos de afonia, rouquidão, mudanças no pitch e dores na garganta 3,4 . Assim, a literatura os descreve como um grupo de risco para alterações vocais relacionadas ao desenvolvimento das atividades de trabalho, podendo ser caracterizado como um Distúrbio de Voz Relacionado ao Trabalho [1][2][3][4][5][6] .…”

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Efeitos da terapia vocal indireta via telefonoaudiologia na autoavaliação e qualidade vocal de profissionais da educação física

Lima,

Diedio,

Brasolotto

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RESUMO Objetivo: este estudo objetivou verificar os efeitos da terapia vocal indireta (TVI), aplicada via telefonoaudiologia, em profissionais da educação física na autoavaliação e qualidade vocal. Métodos: 16 profissionais da Educação Física, com idades entre 18 e 50 anos, de ambos os sexos, participaram do estudo. Foram submetidos a oito sessões de TVI, duas vezes/semana, 30 minutos cada. As sessões e avaliações foram ministradas à distância. Foram trabalhados conhecimento sobre saúde vocal, para modificar hábitos vocais e de saúde geral, estratégias de enfrentamento, gerenciamento de estresse e interação terapêutica. Aplicaram-se protocolos: Índice de Triagem de Distúrbios Vocais, Escala de Sintomas Vocais (ESV), Índice de Desvantagem Vocal (IDV) e gravação vocal (/a/ e contagem), avaliando-se o grau geral da qualidade vocal, pré e pós TVI. Utilizou-se o Teste de Wilcoxon (p<0,05) nas comparações. Resultados: houve diminuição significante nos valores dos protocolos ESV (total p=0,041; limitação p=0,032), IDV (total p=0,012 e orgânico p=0,005), e no grau geral da qualidade vocal na vogal (p=0,011). Conclusão: a TVI aplicada por meio da telefonoaudiologia, em profissionais da Educação Física, tem efeitos positivos nos sintomas vocais/laringofaríngeos, melhorando a autopercepção da desvantagem vocal. A TVI melhorou significantemente o grau geral da qualidade vocal, apenas na emissão da vogal sustentada.

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Analysis of Phonatory and Respiratory Functions in Physical Fitness Instructors in Comparison to Controls

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Quality of life of fitness professionals in Portugal: Comparative and correlation study

Quality of life of fitness professionals in Portugal: Comparative and correlation study

Effects of indirect vocal therapy via telehealth in speech-language therapy on self-assessment and vocal quality of physical education professionals

Efeitos da terapia vocal indireta via telefonoaudiologia na autoavaliação e qualidade vocal de profissionais da educação física

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