Comparing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Standard Physiotherapy for Adults with Cervicocranial Dysfunction Effects on Dizziness, Headache, Neck Pain, and Stress

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment compared to standard physiotherapy in patients with cervicocranial dysfunction, a condition that causes symptoms like dizziness, headache, neck pain, and psychological stress. This randomized controlled trial aims to understand which treatment approach better improves symptoms and functional outcomes for affected patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment OMT or standard physiotherapy, which includes therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and physical modalities such as TENS and heat therapy. These treatments will be applied over a defined period, with interventions targeting cervicocranial symptoms specifically. During the study, participants will undergo assessments before and after treatment, measuring dizziness intensity, headache impact, neck disability, and psychological stress using standardized questionnaires. Additional evaluations include neck pain and headache intensity ratings, fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, and cervical range of motion. The study will monitor changes from baseline to week 4 to compare the effectiveness of the two treatments.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Physiotherapy in Cervicocranial Dysfunction