ABSTRACT
Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of disability and the second leading cause of mortality in India. It is very usual for dysphagia to occur after an acute stroke. In physical treatment, manual therapy is essential. Many exercises are taught to patients suffering from dysphagia and they focus more on oropharyngeal region.
Objectives: The aim of the study is to find the effect of Masako maneuver along with Orofacial exercise on swallowing ability and quality of life in subject with post stroke dysphagia.
Methodology: The study was a single group pre and post experimental study design. 20 patients were selected in this study with post stroke dysphagia. Swallowing ability and Quality of Life will be measured by using MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory and Short Form 36 questionnaire. The group received Masako maneuver along with orofacial exercise.
Result: The result showed that there is a significant improvement in MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (Pre-test - 36.50 and Post-test - 51.65) and in Short Form 36 (Pre-test - 44.30 and Post-test - 59) after 6 months of training.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Masako maneuver along with Orofacial exercises are effective in improving the swallowing abilities and quality of life among subjects with post stroke dysphagia.
Key words: Dysphagia, Masako Maneuver, MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Questionnaire, Orofacial Exercises, Short Form 36 Questionnaire, Stroke.
Funding Acknowledgement: This study was unfunded.
Ethical Approval: The study was approved by the college ethics committee, K.G. College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore.