title: Modified vocal function exercises: a case report.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this case report is to highlight the modifications made to vocal function exercises to suit patient's ability. Study design. Single case report-retrospective.
  
  
  METHODS
  This case study is about a 77-year-old female with vocal fold atrophy who had difficulty demonstrating the vocal function exercises regimen. Voice therapy techniques were modified for this patient.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Post-therapy examination showed significant improvement in perceptual, objective, and self-perceptual analysis of voice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The modified version can be an option for those patients unable to follow the instructions of vocal function exercises.
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication Science and Disorders, School of Health Professions, University of Missouri 65211, USA. radhakrishnann@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: Nandhakumar
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Radhakrishnan
authors.forename: Troy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Scheidt
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D001284:Atrophy; D001307:Auditory Perception; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012649:Self Concept; D013061:Speech Acoustics; D013068:Speech Production Measurement; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014833:Voice Quality; D014834:Voice Training