The specific goal of voice therapy will vary from patient to patient. However, in general, the goal of voice therapy is to restore the best voice possible, a voice that will be functional for purpose of employment and general communication. Voice therapy must by rooted in and derived from an understanding of laryngeal anatomy and phonatory physiology. Accurate diagnosis of voice disorders is critical to treatment planning. It is also important to recognize that there are differing approaches implemented for various disorders based on their own individual assumption concerning the disorder. The manner in which therapeutic techniques are used will vary from clinician to clinician with the awareness that one particular treatment may possible contribute to hyperfunctional problems. Disclaimer: The following treatment approaches are by no means the complete list of voice therapy contributors. There are numerous approaches and treatments which can also provide adequate remediation of voice disorders. Our group has focuesed upon the techniques of the following professionals;