PLoS One July 2017 PMID 27936211

Reliability of Diagnosis and Clinical Efficacy of Cranial Osteopathy: A Systematic Review.

Albin Guillaud, Nelly Darbois, Richard Monvoisin, Nicolas Pinsault

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Peak: 5 in Aug 2023
across 6 sources since Jan 2018

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131,068
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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects skepticism, with posts like 'Les charlatans de l'ostéopathie' and references to non-scientific practices such as hairdressers moving skull bones showing dismissiveness. Posts citing the 2016 systematic review highlight the lack of reliable evidence, reinforcing a narrative that the practice is ineffective and unscientific, often expressed through dismissive or confrontational language.

AgreementStrong disagreement

Most discussions strongly oppose cranial osteopathy, emphasizing the lack of scientific support and calling the practice bogus.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, primarily focused on criticizing or dismissing the procedure without deeply exploring its implications.

EngagementLow engagement

Several discussions only briefly mention skepticism or share strong opinions, indicating superficial engagement rather than detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

While the posts influence opinions against cranial osteopathy, they do not seem to result in widespread behavior change or policy impact, judging by tone and content.

Abstract in brief

  • The review finds that the scientific evidence supporting the reliability and effectiveness of cranial osteopathy is weak and inconsistent, despite its recognition as an important skill by the World Health Organization.
  • The researchers examined various studies, focusing on those that tested diagnosis consistency between examiners or over time, and on randomized or crossover trials for treatment efficacy, but overall, high-quality evidence is limited.
  • They excluded studies with poor design, non-English/French studies, and those using healthy subjects or non-human models, aiming to analyze only reliable and relevant scientific data up to June 2016.

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Andrés Logroño
@AndrsLogrono · X

Nuestros resultados demuestran, de manera consistente, que la evidencia metodológicamente sólida sobre la confiabilidad de los procedimientos de diagnóstico y la eficacia de las técnicas y estrategias terapéuticas en osteopatía craneal es casi inexistente. https://t.co/wY979aqrph

Jul 20, 2023 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,326 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@nferrara1002 It’s a winner

Jan 18, 2019 · 5 likes · 26,479 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@AshisArmyPhysio Reliability of Diagnosis and Clinical Efficacy of Cranial Osteopathy: A Systematic Review https://t.co/MvKzK8ZAj5 https://t.co/Szb2F7Tt9b

Apr 27, 2020 · 1 like · 26,479 followers View post →
Oka @鍼灸理学トレーナー
@TrainerWao · X

【頭蓋(クラニアル)セラピーの今】

Mar 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,719 followers View post →
joan simon
@juanor78 · X

https://t.co/e9A8ghE8Lj revisión de la literatura científica sobre la Osteopatía craneal sobre su fiabilidad diagnóstica y la eficacia clínica. Spoiler: Nooooo hay buenos resultados!!!

Mar 23, 2019 · 1 like · 1,374 followers View post →
lindependant ⚖
@doctus_cumlibro · X

@Fraslin Les charlatans de l'ostéopathie : https://t.co/AdaNPNoEFd

Aug 24, 2023 · 1 like · 568 followers View post →

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Plattform Registerforschung
@registerforsch1 · X

@HallaMartin @HO2604 „Our results demonstrate, consistently with those of previous reviews, that methodologically strong evidence on the reliability of diagnostic procedures and the efficacy of techniques and therapeutic strategies in cranial osteopathy is almost non-existent.“https://t.co/ApYJGmkxuk

Mar 13, 2024 · 493 followers View post →
Der U̵n̸h̵e̸i̵l̷p̸r̶a̸k̴t̵i̶k̴e̸r̷
@Unheilpraktiker · X

@sabine_kohne @Agippo_Vermith @CBGSpender Ich lüge nicht. https://t.co/yArs5bEFLW https://t.co/zISIK4A79L https://t.co/bRR61QPuo7

Jan 25, 2024 · 1,764 followers View post →
X Æ A-12
@ray5ar · X

https://t.co/DacirYcIJQ

Nov 22, 2023 · 594 followers View post →
lindependant ⚖
@doctus_cumlibro · X

@Fraslin Les charlatans de l'ostéopathie : https://t.co/AdaNPNoEFd

Aug 24, 2023 · 1 like · 568 followers View post →
lindependant ⚖
@doctus_cumlibro · X

Les coiffeurs aussi font bouger les os du crâne

Aug 24, 2023 · 568 followers View post →
gwenael piaser
@PiaserGwenael · X

@Ventilusse @CitronAlcalin @DocPepper_FR "Quelle étude irait prouver le contraire ?" https://t.co/jvbQ2ZtGSK https://t.co/ynIrtuf1dX

Aug 10, 2023 · 226 followers View post →
Der U̵n̸h̵e̸i̵l̷p̸r̶a̸k̴t̵i̶k̴e̸r̷
@Unheilpraktiker · X

@GaryR850R @steflilu @NEFTraveller Erst denken, dann pöbeln. https://t.co/bRR61QPuo7 https://t.co/uumBmyK8l2 https://t.co/X60l0MKoqe https://t.co/RrbYuVk8EP

Aug 6, 2023 · 1,764 followers View post →
Álvaro Rodríguez, PhD
@ajrodom · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Nuestros resultados demuestran, de manera consistente, que la evidencia metodológicamente sólida sobre la confiabilidad d…

Jul 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,980 followers View post →
Israel Reina
@isramrn · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Nuestros resultados demuestran, de manera consistente, que la evidencia metodológicamente sólida sobre la confiabilidad d…

Jul 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 146 followers View post →
pedr0
@correapedro16 · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: Nuestros resultados demuestran, de manera consistente, que la evidencia metodológicamente sólida sobre la confiabilidad d…

Jul 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 35 followers View post →
Andrés Logroño
@AndrsLogrono · X

Nuestros resultados demuestran, de manera consistente, que la evidencia metodológicamente sólida sobre la confiabilidad de los procedimientos de diagnóstico y la eficacia de las técnicas y estrategias terapéuticas en osteopatía craneal es casi inexistente. https://t.co/wY979aqrph

Jul 20, 2023 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,326 followers View post →
DIMENSION
@DIMENSION_YT · X

@Sate0161 @_Gwennax @K0haa_ Alors c'est pas les miennes hein, moi je donne pas mon avis contrairement à vous, et ensuite tiens en voilà quelque unes mais je vais pas retourner internet pour toi 1) https://t.co/HLUpUklAwe 2) https://t.co/4pdhsTbEeQ 3) https://t.co/n5X9I0u68S 4) https://t.co/o0nCqJaray

Jun 15, 2022 · 41,329 followers View post →
Lord0bscuro
@Lord0bscuro · X

@Barbuzard @st__gu @malika_lambry @AviScene_ https://t.co/CpmAvi15R6 ???¿? https://t.co/plqDaKFe5E nan mais vraiment, c'est étrange. Vous voulez que je continue avec d'autres pratiques ?

Mar 14, 2022 · 1 like · 68 followers View post →
Jared Webb (He/Him)
@JaredCWebb · X

@ian_rodd @apsmunro @Abi_Rimmer https://t.co/6fvFA7vNR9 A 2016 review showing that diagnostic reliability and efficacy of cranial osteopathy is “almost non-existent”

Feb 19, 2022 · 356 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @TrainerWao: 【頭蓋(クラニアル)セラピーの今】

Mar 14, 2021 · 1 share · 6,686 followers View post →
Oka @鍼灸理学トレーナー
@TrainerWao · X

【頭蓋(クラニアル)セラピーの今】

Mar 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,719 followers View post →
Orakel van Dodona
@VanDodona · X

@VintageKidsNL @aliettejonkers @B_de_Boer @artinspector @Cath77777 Daar is @kwakzalverij het duidelijk niet mee eens. https://t.co/lGnm8DMiVS

Aug 21, 2020 · 549 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@AshisArmyPhysio Reliability of Diagnosis and Clinical Efficacy of Cranial Osteopathy: A Systematic Review https://t.co/MvKzK8ZAj5 https://t.co/Szb2F7Tt9b

Apr 27, 2020 · 1 like · 26,479 followers View post →
Citron Archialcalin
@CitronAlcalin · X

@CharleneGyt Enfin de façon générale la littérature ne soutient pas l'efficacité de l'ostéopathie crânienne. https://t.co/0HrPjQ4iro

Mar 5, 2020 · 3,149 followers View post →
Fran Valenzuela
@fvp1969 · X

@autonomusfisiu1 @ColFiCat Por cierto, te paso conclusiones de otra revisión sistemática de craneal: Guillaud A, Darbois N, Monvoisin R, Pinsault N (2016) Reliability of Diagnosis and Clinical Efficacy of Cranial Osteopathy: A Systematic Review. PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167823. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0167823

May 15, 2019 · 378 followers View post →
joan simon
@juanor78 · X

https://t.co/e9A8ghE8Lj revisión de la literatura científica sobre la Osteopatía craneal sobre su fiabilidad diagnóstica y la eficacia clínica. Spoiler: Nooooo hay buenos resultados!!!

Mar 23, 2019 · 1 like · 1,374 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@nferrara1002 It’s a winner

Jan 18, 2019 · 5 likes · 26,479 followers View post →
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