Comparing the use of whole body vibration and localized neck vibration for teachers to prevent and alleviate vocal fatigue: Green Voice Gymnastic Program
Grant Data
Project Title
Comparing the use of whole body vibration and localized neck vibration for teachers to prevent and alleviate vocal fatigue: Green Voice Gymnastic Program
Principal Investigator
Professor Chan, Karen Man Kei
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Chan Karen Man Kei
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Ma Estella Pui Man
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Barrett Elizabeth Ann
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
30
Start Date
2021-09-01
Completion Date
2024-02-29
Amount
993894
Conference Title
Comparing the use of whole body vibration and localized neck vibration for teachers to prevent and alleviate vocal fatigue: Green Voice Gymnastic Program
Keywords
prevention of voice problems, teacher's voice, vibrational therapy, vocal health
Discipline
Others - EducationPopulation Health
Panel
Humanities & Social Sciences (H)
HKU Project Code
17607821
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2021
Status
Completed
Objectives
1 To determine the effectiveness of vertical whole body vibration exercise in reducing vocal fatigue and improving vocal function. (Experimental Group 1) 2 To determine the effectiveness of oscillatory (pivotal) vibration in reducing vocal fatigue and improving vocal function. (Experimental Group 2) 3 To determine if the larynx would oscillate at the frequency induced by the whole body vibration platform. 4 To determine the effectiveness of voice rest in alleviating vocal fatigue and (Control Group) 5 To determine if the psycho-social well-being of in-service teachers will be enhanced by the Voice Gymnasium setting