A New Solution for Knee Pain: How the KneeMo Wearable May Improve Mobility
About this episode
Dr. Joe Casciani discusses the KneeMo wearable with its co-creators, exploring its potential to alleviate knee pain and improve mobility.
In this episode of the Living to 100 Club Podcast, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Drs. Jenny Hledik and Thomas Andriacchi. Our guests are co-creators of KneeMo, an innovative smart knee wearable designed to reduce pain and improve muscle function during movement. Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of adults and often begins silently decades before symptoms appear. As cartilage deteriorates and pain flares, many people reduce activity — accelerating quadriceps weakness and joint instability. The result is a cycle that threatens mobility and independence. Jenny is a biomechanical engineer and former instructor in orthopedic surgery with research experience at Stanford and the VA system. And Thomas is a Stanford Emeritus Professor in mechanical engineering and orthopedic surgery. Together, they explain how KneeMo uses real-time motion sensing and targeted vibration to enhance function of the quadriceps muscle while walking. KneeMo is grounded in gait control theory and supported by clinical research. The device aims to interrupt the pain–weakness cycle and help older adults stay active. We discuss: The early onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis Why quadriceps weakness…
People in this episode
Host: Joseph M. Casciani, PhD
Guests: Jenny Hledik, Thomas Andriacchi
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Organizations: Stanford, VA system, Stanford Emeritus
Products: KneeMo
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