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The features of the PlayMakar® SPORT make it versatile and portable without sacrificing power. This system comes with 10 pre-set programs designed to help improve the quality of muscle warm-up, build strength, assist recovery, maximize endurance, and manage pain. Implementing these tools in a solid training regime can give athletes the competitive advantage they need to achieve their personal best.
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Spec's
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Channel: Dual isolated between channels
Pulse Amplitude: 0-80mA peak at 500Ω load to each channel
Frequency Range:(±20%) TENS 2~245 Hz (pk) EMS 1~70 Hz (pk)
Frequency: As pre-programmed, in operation mode.
Pulse Width: As pre-programmed, in operation mode.
Timer: 5-60 min-Adjustable
Wave Form: Symmetrical bi-phasic square pulse
Max Charge per Pulse: 20.8 microcoulombs maximum
In the Box
What’s Included
1.TENS/EMS Remote with belt clip (1)
2. Snap Lead Wires (2)
3. Performance Electrode Pads
2" x 2" Pads (4)
2" x 4" Pads (2)
4. Single USB Charging Cable (1) Length: 23.5"
5. AC Adapter (1)
6. Tote Bag (1)
Shipping & Returns
The return procedure is as follows:
Returns are required to follow the Return Merchandise Authorization # (RMA) Policy for accurate processing and tracking. RMA #’s are to be clearly marked on the outside of the box. Returns can only be initiated by calling customer service. Please call 855-723-2582 for further assistance. Upon setting up your RMA #, an email with return instructions will be sent to you. All merchandise without an RMA number will be returned to the sender upon receipt and may delay the return process.
The customer is responsible for paying the shipping costs to return or exchange all merchandise. iReliev does not provide return shipping labels.
For the protection of our customers and employees. Hygiene products such as electrode pads, conductive gel, wipes, lead wires and other disposables may not be returned nor given refund/credit.
All non hygiene disposable merchandise must be received in re-saleable, unopened and unblemished condition to receive full refund. Acceptable merchandise must be in original factory condition and include all original packaging materials, inserts, and manuals. Opened, used, and blemished merchandise or packaging may receive Credit/Refund minus 25% restocking fee of the total sale price, less shipping and or international duties and customs fees. Please do not return opened hygiene product including electrode pads, conductive gel, wipes, lead wires and other disposables.
Refund Applied: Your credit will be refunded to your original payment method. We can only credit towards the original payment method and cannot credit to an alternative payment method. Credit/refund will be applied within 3-5 business days after we have received the returned product with authorized RMA #. Credit Card refunds take up to 7-10 business days to post.
Warranty Replacement: We offer warranty replacements of any defective and/or non-operational item purchased within the one year warranty period.
iReliev.com reserves the right to refund the eligible merchandise at their discretion.
The features of the PlayMakar® SPORT Muscle Stimulator make it versatile and portable electric tens and ems units without sacrificing power. This system comes with 10 pre-set programs designed to help improve the quality of muscle warm-up, build strength, assist recovery, maximize endurance, and manage pain. Implementing these tools in a solid training regime, including the muscle TENS and EMS machine (unit), can give athletes the competitive advantage they need to achieve their personal best.
Product Description
Premium Features Without The Premium Price.
This highly effective wired muscle stimulator combines Muscle Stimulation waveforms for muscle warm-up, strength, endurance, recovery and TENS for pain management. The SPORT was designed to be the most highly effective device in its class but still offer premium features like a backlit display and rechargeability. Built for athletes at every level that demands a versatile muscle stimulator at a great price.
Targeted explosive strength mode.
25 levels of adjustable intensity.
3-5 hours of use time per charge.
10 Pre-set Programs
EMS
JUMP START WARM UP
Program 1 should gently prepare the body for exercise by gradually increasing the heart rate and circulation; this will loosen the joints and increase blood flow to the muscles. Stretching the muscles prepares them for physical activity and prevents injuries.
MUSCLE RECOVERY
Programs 2 produces muscle twitches at a low frequency. Ideal for muscle recovery from fatigue to help decrease muscle stiffness. Great for recovery and relaxation following an intense workout.
ACTIVE RECOVERY
Program 3 is similar to 2, except that the muscle twitch rate slows down during the session. It feels like a tapping massage, but softer than Program 2. Use it after intense exercise to promote recovery and relaxation.
MUSCLE ENDURANCE
Program 4 uses a low frequency pulse which may favor slow twitch fibers, for potential development of aerobic capacity and capillary supply. It helps to improve fatigue resistance during long duration and moderate intensity exercise.
MUSCLE STRENGTHENING
Program 5 uses a pulse frequency appropriate to help fast twitch muscle fibers. It may help improve anaerobic capacity and may help improve muscle strength. The exercise comprises of a sequence of work phases separated by longer relaxation phases.
EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH MODE
Program 6 uses a burst pulse frequency appropriate for fast twitch muscle fibers. It may help improve anaerobic capacity and may help improve muscle strength.
TENS
RELIEF FOR LOWER BACK PAIN
Program 1 and 2 is great for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and/or aching muscles in the lower back due to strain from exercise or normal household and/or work activities. Comfortable pulsing sensation. The underlying pain should decrease.
RELIEF FOR ARM & LEG PAIN
Program 3 is great or temporary relief of pain associated with sore and/or aching muscles in the upper and lower extremities (arm and/or leg) due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities. Variable comfortable mild tingling sensation (sensation will appear to come in waves).
CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF & ARTHRITIS
Program 4 is for symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain and relief of pain associated with arthritis. You should feel a variable comfortable tingling and pulsing sensation that comes in waves.
Why PlayMakar SPORT?
Gain the Competitive Advantage.
When athletes don’t have adequate time or energy to implement recovery time, EMS can be an extremely beneficial tool. Active recovery practices that encourage circulatory mechanisms within the body can help facilitate a more complete and expedient recovery. PlayMakar P2 and P3 programs produce muscle twitches at a low frequency. Ideal for muscle recovery from fatigue to help decrease muscle stiffness. Great for recovery and relaxation following an intense workout.
What is TENS and EMS?
What is TENS?
TENS stands for “Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation”. It’s a safe, non-invasive drug-free method of pain relief used by doctors for over 30 years. TENS works by blocking the pain signals from traveling to the brain through low voltage pulses to the skin. As a result, it produces endorphins, the body’s feel-good chemical.
What is EMS?
EMS stands for “Electrical Muscle Stimulation”. It is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electrical impulses. EMS helps activate the muscles to assist in the increase of strength and endurance, and to speed up recovery. Once electrode pads are applied onto the skin, the electrical impulses interact with your motor nerves to send signals that cause your muscles to contract. This is the same natural action you feel when you work out your muscles.
Become a PlayMakar
Made for You.
The PlayMakar SPORT is not just for professional athletes. This muscle stimulator is good for pros, collegiate athletes, and even weekend warriors. Anyone who is looking to reach their peak performance in training will love what the new PlayMakar SPORT has to offer. With 25 different settings of intensity, two separate channels for use of 2 or 4 pads, and easy to use presets, the PlayMakar SPORT was designed to be a game changer.
Great unit too bad it’s designed for only playmaker pads
No where n the ad and description does it say to use only playmaker pads. I’ve tried to other brand pads because of the sizes I need and the connectors are so loose it will not work. I called and was told I needed to use playmakers pads. That’s BS and should be a bullett point in the product description.
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Lauren
Worked as expected.
The pads are terrible. I did as instructed and only got a very few uses out of them. You have to buy replacement pads from company as no other fit and they are very expensive to replace!!
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D. E. King
Great product
Great unit just wish it could go a bit stronger but may be perfect for you
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Kindle Customer
Pads
I give the device itself a 5, it's great, but the pads could be a lot better, very disappointed in them
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Bror Erickson
Great Relief
I like to use this on my shoulders after I have been working out. It helps to relax that muscles there so that I don't get quite as many headaches. It's easy to set up and use. Very happy.
Great setup up. You get base handle (orange), metal roller ball that unscrews in middle and 2 inserts. Blue rubber ball with gel goes in freezer for 2 hours, orange ball goes in microwave for 45 seconds. Put hot or cold ball insert into metal ball and **** closed and attached to base handle.
you end up with a hot or cold therapy ball that rolls and you can massage in as deep or hard as you want with either heat or cold.
great product A++
****Update after one week of use****
The orange round heat ball is showing signs of blowing out-looks like an egg on one end now-pimple like bulge at top. Returning for a replacement. This may be due to over heating in microwave. Directions say 45seconds in microwave, but depending on power of microwave or what power setting its set to, might over heat the ball and cause it burst. after a week, heating it once a day for 45 seconds now is slightly leaking and looks like an egg. You have to be careful not to overheat it.
I read some of the other reviews, this is easiest thing to use. To remove metal ball. Grab Black base with one hand, hold tight, with other hand and turn orange top counter clock wise about a 1/16 of a turn and pull orange top ring off. Then remove metal ball and do the same thing. grab on end and turn counter clockwise with other hand. Its really easy.
5 stars for therapy use of hot and cold roller ball.
1 star for defective heat ball. Will see if it was just a fluke, defect one of or bad design. waiting on replacement to arrive.
*****Update*****
I emailed KT Tape support at: [****] Told them what was going on with heat ball, they are sending out a new one at no charge, so they stand behind there product. Impressive customer support.
Gives an excellent, ergonomic massage, especially for trigger points and scar tissue. Comfortable even with major hand pain. Easy to carry and can't be mistaken for an adult device when in public. However, the steel ball is extremely difficult to open even for the able-bodied. It works without the hot or cold inserts, but the difficulty of opening it makes it very hard to get full value out. FSA-eligible.
There are so many similar products on the market, but chose the RT because of its unique features.
This one offers both hot and cold and it holds the heat and cold for plenty of time to use. It is able to do it because you heat and cool an insert rather than the metal ball. Most others have trouble with the metal ball rolling once it’s frozen, but the RT has no issues and rolls easily for both hot and cold massage. The metal ball and metal threads are very high quality. The design is very ergonomic and comfortable to use. The build quality is excellent and far exceeds the price paid. The black and orange piece was difficult to open out of the box, but once opened if you open and close it 6 times it breaks it in and than opens and closes smoothly. Using the unit without heat or cold also provides an amazing massage to every part of the body.
