title: Physical examination of voice professionals.
abstract: Comprehensive physical examination is essential when evaluating patients. Often it includes objective voice assessment and measures along with strobovideolaryngoscopy. In all cases physical examination involves a thorough examination of the ears, nose, throat, neck, posture, cranial nerve function (usually), and assessment of the patient's general (systemic) physical condition. Performance assessment usually should be included for professional voice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, 1721 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6771, USA. rtsataloff@phillyent.com
authors.forename: Robert T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Sataloff
authors.forename: Mary J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hawkshaw
authors.forename: Venu
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Divi
authors.forename: Yolanda D
authors.initials: YD
authors.lastname: Heman-Ackah
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology