Aaron McAnelly, DPT

Physical Therapist | Orthopedic

10300 Heritage St Ste 160 San Antonio TX, 78216 Show map

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Aaron McAnelly is a physical therapist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Aaron McAnelly specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Aaron McAnelly can treat multiple conditions with exercises, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, massage, and more. Aaron McAnelly will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.

Education and Training

Oklahoma Baptist University BS 2010

University of Incarnate Word DPT 2017

Board Certification

Orthopaedics (Physical Therapy Specialties)

Provider Details

Male English

Aaron McAnelly, DPT

Aaron McAnelly, DPT's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Can physical therapy help after hip replacement?
Definitely. In my opinion, PT is a must after and ortho surgery especially hip replacement. you will be weak in the leg and muscles they cut during the surgery, have guided personalized treatment to get you strong and balanced again can help prevent problems in the future and get you back to being active. READ MORE
Shoulder pain?
Two months is a long time for a minor muscle strain to still be causing painespecially with full range of motion restored. Heres what might be going on and what to consider Possible Reasons for Ongoing Pain Incomplete healing Continued use at work may be aggravating the tissue before it's fully healed. Tendon involvement Biceps tendonitis or a partial tear can cause persistent shoulder pain. Compensation strain Other muscles like rotator cuff or deltoid may be overworked due to compensation. Joint irritation Shoulder pain could be from secondary issues like impingement or inflammation. What You Can Do Get it evaluated A physical therapist or sports medicine provider can assess whether it's muscle, tendon, or jointrelated. Targeted rehab Gentle strengthening and mobility exercises specific to the biceps and shoulder stabilizers can help. Modify workload If possible, reduce overhead or repetitive lifting temporarily. Ice and antiinflammatory care If it's flaring up after work, ice and NSAIDs like ibuprofen can help. Watch for red flags If pain worsens, or you get weakness, cramping, or a bulge in the arm biceps rupture, get medical attention quickly. Healing Timeline A mild biceps strain can resolve in 26 weeks. Tendon involvement or ongoing strain from work can stretch recovery to 36 months if not managed. Bottom line It's worth getting a professional assessment to rule out tendon injury or joint involvement and to get a proper recovery plan. Early intervention prevents longterm problems. READ MORE
Can physical therapy fix posture?
Of course. Posture is generally an awareness issue. However, Many people don't even know where to start with "how to hold their body." Our habits, sleeping, standing and sitting positions cause us to become tight in some of our joints/muscle and weak in others. We then compensate with our posture and movement causing micro injuries that can eventually cause pain. A posture and movement assessment from a Physical Therapist can show you where you are compensating and give your advice and exercises to fix it. READ MORE
Can physical therapy help with shoulder impingement?
For sure! Shoulder impingement, especially at it's early stages, is most likely due to a muscle imbalance than can be improved with the proper exercises, manual therapy and movement training. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Manual therapyDry NeedlingManipulationsSports Rehabilitation and PerformanceMovement AnalysisScrapingExercise PrescriptionBalance TrainingSoft Tissue Massage

Faculty Titles & Positions

Owner / Physical Therapist Revival Performance Physical Therapy 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

Texas Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association, Private Practice Section
The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Fellowships

Institute for Athlete Regeneration (IAR)

Professional Society Memberships

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical TherapyTexas Physical Therapy AssociationAmerican Physical Therapy AssociationAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Private Practice Section