Dr. Jenny Hledik and Dr. Tom Andriacchi are the co-creators of
KneeMo™, a motion-activated knee wearable designed to disrupt pain signals.
In 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.
They 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.
What we covered:
- The origin of KneeMo™ and how a decade of rigorous research and testing led to a breakthrough wearable device.
- Understanding the pain-weakness cycle of knee osteoarthritis and how early intervention prevents accelerated quadriceps deterioration.
- The science of movement-timed vibration to enhance muscle engagement and restore confidence during daily activities like walking and climbing stairs.
- Translating biomechanical research from the Stanford BioMotion Laboratory into a practical, easy-to-use consumer health product.
- Inspiring real-world success stories, from athletes recovering from injuries to seniors comfortably hitting their 10,000-step goals again.
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How do you build a DTC brand that breaks out in a noisy world?
The Uncommon Brands podcast interviews founders of fast-growing DTC, e-commerce, and consumer product brands with unique products and marketing strategies. In each episode, we dive into how these stand out brands built their business by going against the grain.
This podcast is for any DTC brand founder, entrepreneur, and executive looking to build a stand out brand.
Host Parker Nash spent more than a decade working at Nike where he learned first-hand how one of the greatest brands in the world develops product and marketing that turns customers into raving fans.