Andrew Keltz
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2025
Behavioral Eructation Retraining Protocol (BERP): A Novel Adjunct Behavioral Therapy for R‐CPD
Keltz A, Simmons K, Lerner M. Behavioral Eructation Retraining Protocol (BERP): A Novel Adjunct Behavioral Therapy for R‐CPD. The Laryngoscope 2025, 135: 4800-4807. PMID: 40662408, DOI: 10.1002/lary.32427.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchR-CPDRetraining protocolsBotulinum toxinBTX injectionRetrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunctionSpeech-language pathology interventionSymptom resolutionBotulinum toxin injectionTraining patientsPatient reportsIncomplete symptom resolutionBehavioral interventionsBotulinum injectionBehavioral therapyIntervention optionsAdjunctive behavioral therapyPathology interventionRetrospective case seriesHead turnBody positionStandard of treatmentIncomplete symptom reliefInterventionSymptom recurrenceSymptom relief
2024
Work-Related Physical Discomfort and Ergonomics Among Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing.
Keltz A, Leydon C, Vernarelli J, Livecchi D, Lerner M. Work-Related Physical Discomfort and Ergonomics Among Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing. American Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology 2024, 34: 559-570. PMID: 39700466, DOI: 10.1044/2024_ajslp-24-00258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpeech-language pathologistsPhysical discomfortFlexible endoscopic evaluationHealth care professionalsWork environmentSpeech-LanguageCare professionalsEndoscopic evaluation of swallowingMusculoskeletal symptomsYears of experienceErgonomic trainingEvaluation of swallowingDysphagia assessmentIncreased oddsFlexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowingLogistic regressionSuboptimal ergonomicsSpearman rank correlationPhysical challengesWell-beingParticipantsDemographicsDiscomfortRank correlationEquipment factorsGlottal Insufficiency and Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review of Vocal Fold Medialization Procedures
Garabedian M, Keltz A, Lerner M, Brackett A, Leydon C. Glottal Insufficiency and Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review of Vocal Fold Medialization Procedures. Journal Of Voice 2024 PMID: 39438169, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.09.034.Peer-Reviewed Original Research In PressImprove vocal functionJoanna Briggs Institute checklistDiagnosis of participantsGrey literature resourcesProspective research designEnrollment of participantsQuality of lifeDebilitating symptom of Parkinson's diseaseScoping ReviewInstitute checklistEnglish-language publicationsGeneralizability of findingsParticipant demographicsQuality of research articlesOutcome measuresAuditory-perceptualParkinson's diseaseEligibility criteriaInclusionary criteriaBiomedical databasesControl participantsSpeech therapyDebilitating symptomsPwPDVocal functionPerceptions Around Vocal Health Among Group Fitness Instructors and Pilot Use of Group Fitness Instructor–Specific Voice Handicap Questionnaire
Dacey, S., Koppel, S., Keltz, A., Livecchi, D., Kohli, N., & Lerner, M. Z. (2024). Perceptions Around Vocal Health Among Group Fitness Instructors and Pilot Use of Group Fitness Instructor–Specific Voice Handicap Questionnaire. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 9(3), 512-517.Peer-Reviewed Original Research In PressPerceptions Around Vocal Health Among Group Fitness Instructors and Pilot Use of Group Fitness Instructor–Specific Voice Handicap Questionnaire
Dacey S, Koppel S, Keltz A, Livecchi D, Kohli N, Lerner M. Perceptions Around Vocal Health Among Group Fitness Instructors and Pilot Use of Group Fitness Instructor–Specific Voice Handicap Questionnaire. Perspectives Of The ASHA Special Interest Groups 2024, 9: 512-517. DOI: 10.1044/2024_persp-23-00259.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGroup fitness instructorsHandicap QuestionnaireHealth careFitness instructorsNon-VP groupPrimary care providersVoice problemsHealth maintenance behaviorsSinging Voice Handicap Index-10Care providersHealth challengesVocal healthVoice Handicap Index-10Increased riskDemographic dataFitness industryCareStatistically significant differencePilot useVP groupQuestionnaireVoice demandsOccupational voice demandScoresSurvey
2022
Steam and/or Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Exercise as Morning Vocal Warm-up Strategy.
Keltz A, McHenry M. Steam and/or Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Exercise as Morning Vocal Warm-up Strategy. J Voice 2022, 36: 734.e7-734.e13. PMID: 32988703, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.08.037.Peer-Reviewed Original Research In Press
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Andrew Keltz is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice and upper-airway disorders. He diagnoses and treats conditions that affect vocal quality and breathing related to the airways, offering therapies that can help improve speech and reduce discomfort.
As a lecturer at Yale School of Medicine, Keltz is involved in teaching, and continues to explore research on vocal warm-up and rescue strategies for professional voices.
He completed his clinical fellowship in voice and upper airway disorders at the Lakeshore Professional Voice Center in Michigan and received his graduate training from New York Medical College.
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