Overview
3 Days
Registration: 09:00-09:30
Course Schedule: 09:30-17:30
Course Details
With a mix of practical workshops and underpinning research and theory this course will identify the main challenges of a patient presenting with voice dysfunction with special focus but not exclusively on the artistic vocal field.
The course will cover the assessment of the phonatory system, and management of overuse.
Learning objectives:
- The seminar is dedicated to learning the mechanisms of voice production in normal situation and in the artistic performance, as well as the manual treatment aimed at recovering and maintaining proper function.
- The main dysfunctions and pathologies affecting the vocal cords and vocal tract will be explored in depth.
- We will examine the relationship between the diaphragmatic-pulmonary system, the vocal folds and the vocal tract in the voice production
- A significant portion of the seminar will be focused on practical assessment of the functioning of the laryngeal tract.
- Participants will learn basic techniques of laryngeal manipulation.
The goal is to train professionals who can collaborate, respecting their roles, within teams alongside other voice specialists (ENT specialists, speech therapists).
Course suitability:
This course is suitable for practising osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors and speech and language therapists
Time Table & Course Content
Day 1
09:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-10:30 The voice: psychological and physical aspects – workshop
10:30 -11:30 Voice production – workshop
11:30 -12:30 The larynx speaking and singing, anatomical structure and muscle contraction in vocal production – workshop
12:30 -13:30 Lunch
13:30 -15:30 Basic laryngeal mechanism, chest voice and head voice – workshop
15:30 – 16:30 Resonance and consonance, body and air vibrations – practice
16:30 – 17:30 Different vocal ranges – workshop
Day 2
9:30-10:30 Vocal spectrum – practice
10:30 -11:30 Biomechanics of the singer on stage – practice
11:30 – 12:30 Main issues of the singer, red flags! – workshop
12:30 -13:30 Lunch
13:30 -15:30 Assessment of the singer, anamnestic data – practice
15:30 – 16:30 Postural observation – practice
16:30 – 17:30 Laryngeal dynamic and palpation – practice
Day 3
9:30-10:30 The evaluation chart – workshop
10:30 -11:30 Posture and larynx – practice
11:30 – 12:30 Practice assessment of the patient – practice
12:30 -13:30 Lunch
13:30 -15:30 Case assessment – practice
15:30 – 16:30 Dysphonia protocol, misuse and overuse, vocal fatigue – practice
16:30 – 17:30 How to manage the patient in team – workshop
Mauro Banfi
Mauro is a physiotherapist and osteopath specialised in vocal performers, particularly singers. With over three decades of experience, he holds a highly respected position within Italian profession, music, and operatic circles, musical theatre schools etc. Lecturer in the clinical vocology master of “Nuova Artec”, lecturer ASOMI Accademia di Osteopatia – Torino for the Visceral osteopathy courses and Voice and osteopathy.
Osteopath for professional classic and modern singer, osteopath on stage for singers and actors.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For more information contact the CPD team at cpd@uco.ac.uk.
You will be emailed information about the course approximately 1 week before the seminar.
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