The Role of Music Intensity in Aerobics: Implications for Hearing Conservation

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 029-038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne J Wilson ◽  
Nicole Herbstein
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
High Risk ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Temporary Threshold Shift ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Hearing Conservation ◽  
Post Class ◽  
Motivation To Work

Aerobics becomes an at-risk activity for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) when high intensity music is played in its classes. Attempts to reduce this risk through hearing conservation have generally failed, possibly because participants find the high intensity music enjoyable and motivating, and therefore not "too loud". To investigate this further, the median noise (music) intensities in four high impact aerobics classes were fixed at 80, 85, 89 and 97 dB(A), rated as very low, low, at and high-risk for temporary threshold shift (TIS) and NIHL respectively, and participant (n=236) responses were measured via a post-class questionnaire. The results showed noise (music) intensity was related to perceived music loudness, enjoyment and motivation to work (p<0.001). Also, perceived music loudness, enjoyment and motivation to work were related to each other (p<0.001), but not to previous knowledge that exposure to loud sounds can permanently damage hearing (p>0.05). These results, and their implications on hearing conservation in aerobics, were discussed.

scholarly journals ROLE OF BERA IN EVALUATION OF HEARING LOSS IN PEDIATRIC AGE POPULATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Rajendra K. Teharia ◽  
Rukmini Sharma* ◽  
N .C. Purohit ◽  
Jayant KUMAR
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Early Diagnose

Introduction: Hearing impairment in pediatric population specially in early age could affect their learning abilities, skills and communication. Early diagnosis is utmost important in these cases to prevent this disability permanently. Aims: In this study, we evaluate the role of BERA in early diagnosis of hearing impairment specially in high risk pediatric population. Materials and methods: A total 65 high risk cases below 12 years of age are included in the study and BERA was obtained and data obtained and analysed. Results: In our study, 40.9 % cases showed hearing impairment on BERA investigation. Severe to modied hearing loss was found in 2 4 cases (88.9 %). Conclusion: In our study, BERA is very simple, useful, reliable, screening tool specially in high risk and un-cooperative pediatric population for early diagnose and management of hearing loss.

Promoting Hearing Loss Prevention in Audiology Practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Byrne ◽  
Christa L. Themann ◽  
Deanna K. Meinke ◽  
Thais C. Morata ◽  
Mark R. Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sound Level ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Loss Prevention ◽  
Hearing Conservation ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Occupational Programs ◽  
Strategic Position ◽  
Public Health Campaigns ◽  
Self Protection

An audiologist should be the principal provider and advocate for all hearing loss prevention activities. Many audiologists equate hearing loss prevention with industrial audiology and occupational hearing conservation programs. However, an audiologist’s involvement in hearing loss prevention should not be confined to that one particular practice setting. In addition to supervising occupational programs, audiologists are uniquely qualified to raise awareness of hearing risks, organize public health campaigns, promote healthy hearing, implement intervention programs, and monitor outcomes. For example, clinical audiologists can show clients how to use inexpensive sound level meters, noise dosimeters, or phone apps to measure noise levels, and recommend appropriate hearing protection. Audiologists should identify community events that may involve hazardous exposures and propose strategies to minimize risks to hearing. Audiologists can help shape the knowledge, beliefs, motivations, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals toward self-protection. An audiologist has the education, tools, opportunity, and strategic position to facilitate or promote hearing loss surveillance and prevention services and activities. This article highlights real-world examples of the various roles and substantial contributions audiologists can make toward hearing loss prevention goals.

A Community Based High Risk Register for Hearing Loss

1982 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Fitch ◽  
Thomas F. Williams ◽  
Josephine E. Etienne
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
System Identification ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Communication System ◽  
Auditory Signal ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss

The critical need to identify children with hearing loss and provide treatment at the earliest possible age has become increasingly apparent in recent years (Northern & Downs, 1978). Reduction of the auditory signal during the critical language-learning period can severely limit the child's potential for developing a complete, effective communication system. Identification and treatment of children having handicapping conditions at an early age has gained impetus through the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) projects funded by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped (BEH).

A Community Based High Risk Register for Hearing Loss

1983 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-110
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Community Based

For the November 1982 JSHD article, "A Community Based High Risk Register for Hearing Loss," the author would like to acknowledge three additional individuals who made valuable contributions to the study. They are Marie Carrier, Gene Lyon, and Bobbie Robertson.

Vocal Performance Teachers and Hearing Loss

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Vance Gunnell ◽  
Jeff Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Vocal Performance ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Hearing Conservation ◽  
Occupational Noise Exposure ◽  
Distortion Product ◽  
Hearing Thresholds ◽  
Performance Teachers

Hearing thresholds and distortion product otoacoustic emissions were measured for teachers of vocal performance who were gathered for a national conference. Results showed mean audiometric thresholds to be consistent with noise induced hearing loss, more than what would be expected with normal aging. Years of instruction and age were considered as factors in the hearing loss observed. It was concluded that hearing conservation should be initiated with this group to help raise awareness and protect them from hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure.

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