About

Graham Therapy and Fitness is located in the heart of Bethesda, MD. We are a small physical therapy and wellness practice. Our office is situated on Saint Elmo Avenue, making it a commonly frequented spot for physical therapy in Bethesda and the DC Metropolitan area.

Graham Therapy and Fitness was founded by Jennifer Graham in May of 2008 in Rockville, MD and moved to Bethesda in 2012. Since opening in 2008, we have specialized in the treatment and conservative management of scoliosis, kyphosis and spine/posture conditions. Our practice is unique as we specialize in using the classical Schroth Method in tandem with our own scoliosis/kyphosis/posture specific program and methodology. The additional scoliosis and posture methods developed under Jennifer Graham have excelled our results through clinical evolution. We have a highly experienced staff including physical therapists and personal trainers. We also offer specialized treatment services for any pain, injury, or discomfort you may be feeling. Our patients have found high levels of success in our treatment services, due to our implementation of advanced technology, creative approach, thinking outside the box and evaluating multiple angles which could contribute to a diagnosis and appropriate methods.

As a practice committed to helping patients be pain-free, we are always accepting resumes from those therapy and administrative staff who pride themselves on accepting new challenges and who have a strong desire to help others. We only accept staff into our practice who have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm for helping the patients we serve.

Our focus is on delivering exceptional results and services, learning new techniques, advancing our capabilities, and of course, having an exceptional team environment! Our expanding practice provides ample opportunities for further education and career advancement.

The results demonstrated in all photographs posted, are unique to each patient/client’s curve/anatomy/application of exercise/compliance with home program.  The photographs posted should not be interpreted as a guarantee of result. The photographs on the left are the before and the comparison is placed to the right.

When viewing the photographs of the front, look for the alignment of the pelvis, the changes in the arm to body windows, the height of the shoulders, the position of the shoulder blades (winging versus not winging). Compare any areas of trunk prominence and concavity between the two photographs. Look for improved symmetry and improved spine alignment.

We treat patients across the life span.  Below you will find a more specific description of our scoliosis and kyphosis patient population.

• Scoliosis is a spinal disorder consisting of a lateral or side to side curvature, rotation of the vertebrae and a shift in the spine forward and backward. There are different types of curvatures and the causes of scoliosis are variable.  Scoliosis can be classified as congenital, neuromuscular, syndrome-related, and idiopathic (cause unknown).
• Kyphosis is a spinal deformity contributing to a forward rounding of the back. It can occur at any age.
• Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, according to the American Academy of Orthopedics, is caused by a structural abnormality in the spine. In a patient with Scheuermann’s kyphosis, an x-ray from the side will show that, rather than the normal rectangular shape, several consecutive vertebrae have a more triangular shape. This irregular shape causes the vertebrae to wedge together toward the front of the spine, decreasing the normal disk space and creating an exaggerated forward curvature in the upper back.