Professional voice users:
Those who use their voices extensively (e.g. school teachers, presenters and singers) are much more susceptible to vocal issues.
Many people who rely on their voice for their professions or have high vocal demands undertake ‘voice therapy’ to learn vocal exercises, optimal technique & warm-up routines to prevent vocal difficulties, maintain stamina, and achieve the best possible performance from their voices.
Most people understand how essential physical warm-ups are, but are not aware of the benefits of vocal warm-up and reset routines for ‘vocal athletes’ (people who uses their voices loudly or for extended periods).
Learning vocal warm-ups, improving vocal technique and following ‘vocal hygiene tips’ such as drinking sufficient water, and managing reflux can reduce a range of vocal symptoms including vocal fatigue. This can prevent the development of lesions on the vocal cords e.g vocal noldules, polyps. If these have developed then voice therapy is often highly successful in treating them.
A personal voice amplifier may also be advised in some cases.