Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Physiotherapy in Cervicocranial Dysfunction

Cervicocranial dysfunction is commonly associated with symptoms such as dizziness, headache, neck pain, and psychological stress, which significantly affect patients' quality of life. Various therapeutic approaches are used in clinical practice, including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and standard physiotherapy; however, comparative evidence between these approaches remains limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment versus standard physiotherapy in patients diagnosed with cervicocranial dysfunction. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group will receive osteopathic manipulative treatment, while the control group will receive standard physiotherapy interventions. Outcome measures will include dizziness intensity, headache impact, neck disability index, and psychological stress levels. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after completion of the intervention period. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment compared to conventional physiotherapy and contribute to improving clinical decision-making in the management of cervicocranial dysfunction.