Masako Maneuver

The Masako Maneuver is a swallowing technique used to help identify swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). It involves placing the tongue against the roof of the mouth while swallowing, which helps assess the strength and coordination of the swallowing muscles. This maneuver can reveal issues with the swallowing process, making it useful for clinicians in diagnosing related problems. It is named after a Japanese researcher, Masako, who studied and promoted this technique within the field of speech-language pathology and swallowing disorders.