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WEBSITE: ptcentral.org HOURS: Saturday & Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wed. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Physical Therapy Central of Moore

Jake Shockley’s passion for physical therapy was born while he was a student at the University of Oklahoma.

“I was in undergrad and studying to be an accountant,” said Shockley. “I went to observe a physical therapist in Norman and watched them, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with a patient, helping them work out in a therapy setting, and it just sort of clicked for me.”

Shockley says he was captivated by the deep investment of time that came through helping patients with the rehabilitation of various physical issues.

“Simply put, it was the fact that you got to spend an hour, sometimes two hours, two or even three times a week with these folks,” said Shockley. “If you think about it, that’s pretty significant compared to other health care providers.”

That passion ultimately led to him joining Physical Therapy Central in 2011. Shockley opened the Moore location in 2014, and it is now one of more than 30 sites the group operates across the state.

“I opened Physical Therapy Central of Moore in 2014, so we’ve been going strong for seven years now,” said Shockley. “We just outgrew our space and needed more private treatment rooms. We’ve just recently moved into this great new space over on Western, and we’re excited to be a part of the Moore community still.”

One of the secrets to the growth and success of Physical Therapy Central is their compassionate approach to rehabilitation.

“We really do empathize with our patients and are very focused on walking through their challenges with them,” said Shockley. “At the end of the day, our goal is for them to be self-empowered to overcome the injuries or challenges they’re facing. So, it becomes pretty natural for us to walk alongside them and support as friends, as well as providing excellent physical therapy.”

Physical Therapy of Moore patients will find a whole range of treatment options, from the traditional to more innovative techniques like virtual reality. One of the more unique offerings found at Physical Therapy Central of Moore is “The Pain Squad.” It integrates physical therapy, behavioral health, and innovative technology solutions to provide an effective, science-based path for people experiencing chronic pain.

“If you have ongoing pain and you’ve tried medication, injections, even surgery, and you’re still having issues,” said Shockley. “We would refer you to the Pain Squad. Obviously, there’s traditional physical therapy, but we also dive into neuroscience education to help a patient understand exactly why they’re hurting and how to overcome that pain.”

Shockley says he and his staff work with a wide variety of patients, from high school athletes to older patients recovering from various orthopedic surgeries.

“Our biggest heading would be orthopedics,” said Shockley. “So, we do see your typical strain, sprains, and injuries along with numerous amounts of post-operative patients. Chronic pain is a big one, also. One in three people have ongoing pain after an injury, and that’s after the tissue heals.”

You don’t need a doctor’s referral to see a physical therapist, so Shockley encourages anyone recovering from an injury or experiencing chronic pain to reach out to Physical Therapy of Moore to book an appointment and get an initial assessment.