About Us

Our Motive is to help people move better and start living life without limits.

Motive Health delivers clinically proven, FDA-cleared at-home therapy, making it easier for everyone to take control of their joint health, muscle strength, and overall wellness.

Pain relief that moves you

Unlike temporary treatments for joint pain, our FDA-cleared therapy actively strengthens the key muscles supporting your joints to reduce pressure, improve mobility, and deliver lasting relief.

Mobility that lasts

By treating a primary root cause of joint pain: muscle weakness, Motive gives everyone the power to regain their mobility, improve function, and get back to an active life.

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The Genesis of Motive

2014

Inspired by the idea of treating every patient like a professional athlete, Motive founder Dr. Coleman and a group of esteemed engineers transformed neuromuscular electrical stimulation to be comfortable, home-based, effective muscle strengthening therapy.

FDA-cleared to improve strength

2015

After extensive research and development, Motive technology was cleared by the FDA to treat muscle weakness and improve strength as a prescription treatment.

Clinically proven results

2020

After providing thousands of patients with a lasting solution for pain relief and improved mobility, we initiated clinical trials to validate our belief in Motive’s effectiveness. The results were impressive: Motive is clinically proven to provide significant, lasting knee pain relief, improved mobility, increased strength, and decreased knee stiffness.

FDA-cleared for knee pain relief

2021

Building on the success of our clinical trials, we received another stamp of approval from the FDA. Motive was cleared by the FDA specifically to relieve knee pain, ensuring its safety and effectiveness in providing lasting relief.

No prescription needed

2022

After gaining trust from doctors and over 20,000 patients in the prescription medical device market, the Motive Health team was motivated to make our proven technology more accessible. After further development to enhance the product design, we received FDA clearance for Motive as an over-the-counter pain relief therapy, available without prescription.

One powerful device, multiple treatment areas

2025

After hearing from thousands of customers struggling with back pain, Motive Health expanded its therapy with the launch of Motive Lower Back. This device delivers the same FDA-cleared muscle strengthening technology, now targeting the key stabilizing muscles of the lower back and glutes.

A word from our founder

“After hearing thousands of successful stories from patients, paired with our strong clinical data and FDA clearance for joint pain relief, we know Motive can help many more people get their lives back from debilitating pain. Now, people can take immediate control of their pain management and recover from the comfort of their home with trusted, effective technology."

Struan Coleman, MD, PhD

Motive Co-Founder
Orthopedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery

Clinicians Advocating Motive Therapy

Douglas Freedberg, MD

Motive Clinical Advisor

Dr. Freedberg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and knee and shoulder arthroscopy in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Freedberg is a team orthopedic surgeon for the Arizona Cardinals and focuses on early arthritis and athletic recovery and performance.

Vinod Dasa, MD

Motive Clinical Advisor

Dr. Dasa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee arthritis, joint replacement, and research at Ochsner Health and LSU in Kenner, LA. Dr. Dasa’s interests include promoting healthy living habits for long-term recovery and optimal mobility.

Jessica Paparella-Wachtel PT, DPT

Motive Clinical Advisor

Jessica is currently Clinical Director and Physical Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy in Garden City, NY. Jessica’s primary focus is to improve recovery and enhance rehabilitation in patients facing injury, surgery, and joint diseases including knee arthritis.

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