PlayMakar PRO Wireless Muscle Stimulator with TENS + EMS

Overview

The PlayMakar PRO Wireless Muscle Stimulator skips wires entirely. The PRO-1000 remote has a backlit display and is rechargeable, while the slim receiver pods snap onto electrodes and sit discreetly under clothing. Pods run 3–5 hours per charge and the hand control 5–10 hours, so it travels easily to the gym, the course or the office.

Fourteen pre-set programs cover both sides of the system: EMS modes for warm-up, muscle recovery, active recovery, endurance and strengthening, plus TENS modes aimed at temporary relief of sore and aching muscles in the lower back, arms and legs. Intensity adjusts across 25 levels, pods can be tuned independently across up to four channels, and extra pods are sold in pairs.

Key features

• Fully wireless — no wires whatsoever between remote and pods
• 25 levels of adjustable intensity
• 14 pre-set programs: 6 EMS modes and 8 TENS modes
• 3–5 hours of use per pod; 5–10 hours on the hand control
• Rechargeable hand control with backlit display
• Receiver pods measure 2.35″ in diameter and 0.55″ in height
• Expandable system: up to 4 independently adjustable channels, with as many pods per channel as you like
• Additional pods sold separately in pairs of two

Specifications

What’s in the box

• PRO-1000 Remote (1)
• Expandable Receiver Pods (2)
• 2.75" × 4" Large Snap Electrodes (2)
• 2.75" × 2.75" Small Snap Electrodes (4)
• Dual USB Charger & Adapter (1)
• PlayMakar Tote Bag (1)
• Downloadable user manual

Good for

• Warming up before exercise and easing into activity
• Sore, stiff muscles after an intense workout
• Temporary relief of sore or aching muscles in the lower back from exercise or everyday household and work activities
• Temporary relief of sore or aching arm and leg muscles
• Discreet use during or after training, thanks to the wireless pods

Things to consider

• Electrode pads wear out with use and will need replacing; extra pods are sold separately in pairs.
• Pods need regular recharging — 3–5 hours of use per charge means planning ahead for longer days.
• If you’re pregnant, have a pacemaker or implanted device, or have an ongoing pain issue, check with a clinician before using electrical stimulation.
• Learning which of the 14 programs suits you takes a little experimenting; the user manual is a download rather than a printed booklet.

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