PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy


From Idea to Impact: Jay Dicharry on Creating the MOBO Board

September 30, 2024

Jimmy McKay sits down with Jay Dicharry, renowned physical therapist and inventor of the MOBO Board. Jay shares his journey from identifying a critical gap in foot and ankle rehab to designing a product that’s now used by elite athletes and clinicians alike. 


Discover how the MOBO Board went from concept to creation, the challenges faced during development, and the importance of producing a product that genuinely solves a problem. Whether you're a physical therapist or entrepreneur, Jay's insights on scaling, product iteration, and staying lean will inspire you to take the plunge on your next big idea.


Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

03:20 - Identifying the problem: The birth of the MOBO Board

06:15 - Prototyping and early development

08:40 - Why good products don’t need flashy marketing

12:15 - Challenges of scaling a physical product

16:00 - The importance of a lean business model

19:30 - Learning from customer feedback and product iterations

22:50 - How MOBO Board impacts clinicians and athletes

26:45 - Tips for physical therapists wanting to create their own product

30:15 - The future of foot and ankle rehab