Vocal professionals, be they singers, actors, boardroom executives, teachers, or really anyone who uses their voice as a part of their daily work, place a lot of demands on their voice. What people often fail to realize, though, is that just like any other body part, the voice box is susceptible to injury if it is overused, not properly maintained, or pushed beyond its limits.
Most athletes, whether pros or weekend warriors, understand the importance of good habits for injury prevention. They do warmups and cooldowns, give time for rest and recovery, and listen to their body when something starts to ache. As it turns out, your voice is no different! Your larynx (voice box) is a complex structure made up of muscles, joints, ligaments, and connective tissues that are susceptible to strain and injury. This is why people in the Voice Care community are now commonly referring to vocal professionals as “vocal athletes”.
This is where the Preventative Vocal Health Visit comes in! When you schedule a Preventative Vocal Health Visit with Dr. Rafii, you will receive all of the same services as a Comprehensive Voice Evaluation, but with a special focus on injury prevention. During your visit, we will:
If you’re wondering what a Baseline Videostroboscopy Exam is, don’t worry–our next blog post will be dedicated to just that! In a nutshell, it gives us a reference point for how your vocal cords are doing before any issues are present, and also can catch any brewing issues early before they become serious.
If you are a vocal professional, the answer is right now! Consider this part of your health maintenance routine. Specific situations that you should consider a Preventative Vocal Health Visit include:
Located conveniently in SAG-AFTRA Plaza in the heart of LA, Top Los Angeles Voice Doctor Benjamin Rafii is proud to serve patients throughout the LA area including Downtown LA, Miracle Mile, Central LA, and more. We also gladly serve domestic and international patients traveling to Los Angeles; please contact our office for assistance in making travel arrangements.