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Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of specific forward head posture correction& selected physical therapy program in cervicogenic headache patients with forward head posture attitude. Methods: Thirty patients were assigned into two equal groups, a study group(I) and a control group (II) .The (G I) received selected physical therapy program(US, TENS, Laser& Therapeutic Exercise) in addition to specific forward head posture correction ,while, (G II) received the same selected physical therapy program. The patients were assessed before & after treatment with X-ray to determine degree of forward head through cervical angle., visual analogue scale to measure pain (headache) intensity (pre & post) and migraine disability assessment questionnaire, treatment session had been done to the patient in both groups for 45minutes , 3 times per week for 4 weeks day after day. Results: There was a significant difference between both groups in cervical angle by x-ray, visual analogue scale, migraine disability assessment questionnaire before and after one month of treatment. Conclusion: specific forward head posture correction combined with selected physical therapy program is effective in improving of cervicogenic headache |