Phonotraumatic Injury in Fitness Instructors: Risk Factors, Diagnoses, and Treatment Methods

Estes, Christine; Sadoughi, Babak; Coleman, Rachel L.; D’Angelo, Debra; Sulica, Lucian

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2018.10.001

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“…This disagreed with Davis et al, 2015 who reported that there were no significant differences in the scores of VHI domains and total VHI. On the other hand this agreed with (Estes C., 2018).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

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The effect of sport performance in voice disorders in athletes

khalaf

Zaky²,

Fatah³

et al. 2022

Minia Journal of Medical Research

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Objective: to evaluate the correlation between sport performance and voice disorders in athletes. Patients and Methods: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee for Research in the Faculty of Medicine, Minia University. This study conducted on two groups of subjects: Group (A) comprised of ( 94) athletes of different games as follows: 1. Team sports as (football, handball, basketball and volleyball). 2. Individual sports as (wrestling, boxing, judo, weightlifting, sport and fitness instructors). The control group (B) comprised of (100) normal individuals: they will be collected randomly from members not playing any sport game. Both of the study and control group will be statistically matched in all comparative data. The study carried out at Phoniatric Unit clinic at Minia University Hospital. Results: Performance of sports (team sports and individual sports) increases the prevalence of voice disorders in athletes.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

The effect of sport performance in voice disorders in athletes

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Zaky²,

Fatah³

et al. 2022

Minia Journal of Medical Research

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“…This group has an average of 7.5 h/week of GP and the results of the present study reveal an average of 9.19 ± 6.85 GC/week. A significant relation result was also expected in the social relation's domain, once the prevalence of voice (Rumbach, 2013;Rumbach et al, 2015;Dallaston and Rumbach, 2016;Fontan et al, 2017;Estes et al, 2020;Philip et al, 2021;Venkatraman et al, 2021) and hearing problems (Weintraub, 1994;Palma et al, 2009;Beach and Nie, 2014;Wolniakowska et al, 2021) was related/associated in other studies with instruction of GC and possible communication difficulties could result in limitations of QoL levels in this domain. Urinary incontinence is also a problem related/associated with impact GC.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…In recent research ( Overgaard et al, 2021 ), hearing loss appears to be closely related to poor QoL. Vocal problems have also been a concern among FPs of GCs ( Rumbach, 2013 ; Rumbach et al, 2015 ; Dallaston and Rumbach, 2016 ; Fontan et al, 2017 ; Aiken and Rumbach, 2018 ; Estes et al, 2020 ; Philip et al, 2021 ; Venkatraman et al, 2021 ). Research in Australia ( Rumbach et al, 2015 ) shows that approximately 39% of the FPs of GCs reported chronic hoarseness.…”

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confidence: 99%

Quality of life of fitness professionals in Portugal: Comparative and correlation study

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Fitness has been revealing a positive impact on the quality of life (QoL) of practitioners and fitness professionals (FPs) represent a role model for their customers in the fitness industry, emphasizing the need to know their QoL indices. The purpose of this study is to characterize the QoL of FPs in Portugal, compare it between groups and correlate QoL with sociodemographic and work-related variables. A total of 388 FPs answered an online survey about sociodemographic and work-related variables and the Portuguese version of the World Health Organization Bref QoL Assessment. Descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson and Spearman were used for statistical analysis. The results suggest that FPs in Portugal have different levels of QoL, considering the high standard deviation, with lower average indices than other countries. The lowest scores of QoL were verified in the environment domain. The results of the comparison between groups suggest that being male, married and having a master’s degree or higher were the characteristics with better indices of QoL. Age, professional experience and net salary reveal a positive relation/association with QoL. Body&mind group classes (GC) per week, maximal GC per day, paid and unpaid working hours per week and annual expenses related to the profession reveal a negative relation/association. Maximal GC per day results could be an important finding to help minimize the physical problems among FPs and body&mind GC per week results could be an indicator of the FPs adaptation that allows them to remain on the profession. Unpaid working hours per week has the highest number of significant relations/associations with QoL. These findings could be important to improve the QoL of FPs. Thus, they could result in better work capacity and, therefore, fewer professionals would abandon the profession. It would also have a positive impact on the fitness industry and on the promotion of physical activity for a healthier society. More research is needed regarding the QoL of FPs.

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“…The outcome of the study was the prevalence of occupational disorders among FI and SI. We calculated a sample size taking the expected proportion of cases from previous literature data on musculoskeletal (7) and vocal disorders (8)(9)(10)(11)13) among FI. The calculation led to a corresponding number of 270 and 354 individuals, respectively (which included a predicted 20% rejection rate), which was needed to estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal and vocal disorders.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition to overall stress on the musculoskeletal system, FI and SI actively have to make use of their voices during classes and rely on their voices in a similar way that vocal performers, classroom teachers, salespeople, and others in vocally demanding professions do (8). FI and SI have reported voice difficulties that appear to be the result of an interaction between both environmental and physiological stress placed on the voice given that speaking/shouting and vigorous exercise often have to occur simultaneously during classes (9)(10)(11). Indeed, for FI and SI the voice is an essential professional asset used not only to provide education and direction but also to motivate and encourage class participants to persevere (12).…”

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confidence: 99%

Occupational Disorders, Daily Workload, and Fitness Levels Among Fitness and Swimming Instructors

Merati

Bonato

Agnello

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Few data have been published on occupational disorders among sports instructors, especially regarding those who are expected to continuously practice while teaching. As the number of sports instructors increases, new specific information about their possible injuries, daily workload, and fitness levels is needed. The aim of this study was to assess occupational disorders, cardiorespiratory fitness, and daily workload of fitness (FI) and swimming instructors (SI). An online survey addressing occupational disorders was conducted among 435 instructors (256 FI and 179 SI). In one subgroup (57 FI and 42 SI), cardiorespiratory fitness levels were evaluated using maximal oxygen consumption (V∙O2max) as an indicator. Daily workload was assessed by monitoring the heart rate and perception of exertion (using the Borg scale). Of the two groups, FI exhibited a higher 2-year prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and SI experienced more upper respiratory tract infections. V∙O2max ranged from 47.0 to 51.9 ml·kg−1·min−1 and was similar for both FI and SI. Regarding the daily workload, female SI had significantly higher mean heart rate and mean heart rate to maximal heart rate ratio compared to female FI, but no significant differences between male FI and SI were found. No significant differences were observed between the perceived exertion of FI and SI. Preventive strategies for the reduction of occupational disorders in FI and SI are needed.

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Phonotraumatic Injury in Fitness Instructors: Risk Factors, Diagnoses, and Treatment Methods

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

The effect of sport performance in voice disorders in athletes

The effect of sport performance in voice disorders in athletes

Quality of life of fitness professionals in Portugal: Comparative and correlation study

Occupational Disorders, Daily Workload, and Fitness Levels Among Fitness and Swimming Instructors

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