PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy
From Idea to Impact: Jay Dicharry on Creating the MOBO Board
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