The role and impact of voice physiotherapy: A qualitative study of service user perspectives.

Background: Physiotherapy has the potential to benefit people with voice and throat problems in conjunction with existing services.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the impact and role of physiotherapy in voice and throat care, from the perspective of people who have accessed such care. Gaining a better understanding of how physiotherapy contributes to care has the potential to improve services.

Clinical Characteristics of Individuals Presenting to Physiotherapy for Voice and Throat Care: A Retrospective Case Notes Review.

Background: Currently, little is known about the characteristics of individuals presenting for physiotherapy care with voice and throat problems.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals presenting to physiotherapy for voice and throat-related problems, and to use this information to clarify the role of physiotherapy in the management of people with voice and throat problems.

Methods: A retrospective clinical case notes review was conducted of all clients who accessed physiotherapy for voice and throat problems at a private practice based in Christchurch within a 12-month period from 1st October 2020 to 1st October 2021.