{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Uncommon Brands","title":"Building a consumer medtech brand with Tom Andriacchi and Jenny Hledik, KneeMo™","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2136,"description":"Dr. Jenny Hledik and Dr. Tom Andriacchi are the co-creators of KneeMo™, a motion-activated knee wearable designed to disrupt pain signals.\n\nIn this episode, they share the science and 10-year development journey behind a non-invasive  device helping people reclaim their mobility with chronic knee pain. \n\nThey discuss the biomechanical engineering principles of the Gate Control Theory of Pain, the tactical realities of running clinical trials, and why maintaining physical activity is critical for long-term joint health. This episode is packed with insights for healthcare innovators and founders.\n\nWhat we covered:\nThe origin of KneeMo™ and how a decade of rigorous research and testing led to a breakthrough wearable device.\nUnderstanding the pain-weakness cycle of knee osteoarthritis and how early intervention prevents accelerated quadriceps deterioration.\nThe science of movement-timed vibration to enhance muscle engagement and restore confidence during daily activities like walking and climbing stairs.\nTranslating biomechanical research from the Stanford BioMotion Laboratory into a practical, easy-to-use consumer health product.\nInspiring real-world success stories, from athletes recovering from injuries to seniors comfortably hitting their 10,000-step goals again.\n\nKneeMo Links:\nWebsite: https://thekneemo.com\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekneemo\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theKneeMo\n\n\nParker Nash Links:\nWebsite: parkertnash.com\nLinkedIn: Parker Nash","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rqK0nk6Mp10QG2x-dto6NB2q6ig2iitZ26jaxSutOcU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMWIx/MmZkYjI2MGU0ZmQ2/NTIyMTUxMmE3ZTQ5/MmUxMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}