Handout

Your Voice Is Telling a Bigger Story: Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Voice

References:

  • Roy, N. (2011). Personality and voice disorders. Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 21(1), 17-23.
  • Desjardins, M., Apfelbach, C., Rubino, M., & Verdolini Abbott, K. (2022). Integrative review and framework of suggested mechanisms in primary muscle tension dysphonia. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 65(5), 1867-1893.
This resource invites patients to understand muscle tension dysphonia as more than just a voice issue. It’s a whole-body experience shaped by stress, tension, and daily habits. Use this handout to help patients reflect on their unique patterns and build awareness of how their voice connects to their overall wellbeing.
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