SportstimTM Background. SportstimTM was designed and manufactured in Australia and has been developed specifically for the sports industry by Sportstar Management Pty Ltd (“Sportstar”). Sportstar is a sports management company specializing in athlete management and sports products. Shareholders include internationally respected athletes Gary Honey and Chris Anstey providing the company with an extensive network of Australian and international connections. General Product Information - SportstimTM . SportstimTM is a modern, simple to use, electronic pain and injury reliever that works. At a tiny 18 grams, SportstimTM is a powerhouse for pain relief and for hastening injury recovery. SportstimTM is a miniature version of larger clinical Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (“TENS”) machines. TENS has been acknowledged as a viable method of pain management by America’s Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) since the 1970’s. SportstimTM produces electronic micro-pulses which send messages to the Central Nervous System via adhesive electrodes placed on the skin. These messages can override the normal pain messages, and cause the release of Endorphins into the bloodstream. The result is relief from minor knocks and bruises, faster recovery times after physical exertion, and faster healing from injury. It is also an excellent form of relief from a myriad of painful ailments including chronic back and neck pain, headaches and arthritis, as well as muscular aches and pains. Pain Relief. SportstimTM relieves pain by inducing the release of Endorphins into the body. Endorphins are a hormone that occur naturally in the body. Released in response to an injury or physical stress, they reduce pain and promote a feeling of well being. Morphine and related medications have a similar chemical structure to Endorphins, which explains their strong painkilling effects. Runners and other athletes experience a natural "high" after about half an hour of sustained physical exertion. This is attributed to the steady release of Endorphins during exercise, which reach a threshold point within an hour, below which the effect cannot usually be felt. Much like exercise, the Endorphins enduced into the bloodstream by SportstimTM may take up to 30 minutes to have a noticeable effect. Once pain relief is evident, however, the effect may last several hours before Endorphin levels in the body need to be increased again. The pain relieving effect is very simply described using the example of someone who stubs their toe, then rubs it to ease the pain. When the toe is stubbed, the pain messages travel in sensory nerves to the brain, where they are interpreted and tell the person they actually feel the pain. Rubbing this toe vigorously will also cause these new "non-painful" messages to travel to the brain, where they compete for attention. The non-painful messages are processed in favour of the pain messages, and we subsequently feel less pain. In other words, the rubbing sensation has "closed the gate", so painful messages cannot get through. we all know from personal experience, the faster we rub our stubbed toe, the better the results. SportstimTM works in just the same way. The repeated breaking of the pain-cycle enables the body to actually "unlearn" the feeling of pain. To achieve this unlearning reaction it is necessary to apply repeat doses, to maintain an extended pain free period of several weeks to long term. SportstimTM is set to fluctuate from 10 to 35Hz, promoting a most effective application of the TENS mechanism. This provides both a release of Endorphins and a "gating" effect. A gating effect should be evident within a short period of application, but for an Endorphin release (and extended pain relief), you should wear your SportstimTM for at least 40 to 60 minutes. Applications for more than two hours will give maximum results. SportstimTM can be worn safely for as long as required (including while sleeping). The pain relieving mechanism of SportstimTM is multi-factorial. A number of issues factor in, including type of stimulus, and its frequency and duration. Acceptance of the technology by the user plays no small part - meaning that there is a strong psychological component to any pain experienced - so how one interprets pain and the choice of analgesia for that pain can be central. Having said that, the three most important psychological factors are an Endorphin release, pain "gating", and the "unlearning" of pain. SportstimTM Extracts: Owners Manual Bio Electronics warrants to the original purchaser of this SportstimTM unit that the product or any part thereof (except the items listed below) is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal installation and use for the first three months from the date of purchase. Confirming completed warranty, or receipt of purchase documentation is required. Should the product fail within the warranty period, return the unit to the place of purchase and Bio Electronics or it’s reseller will, at its option, either repair, rectify or replace the product without charge for parts or labour directly related to the defect so that the product will meet the applicable specifications. The warranty period is ninety (90) days. All replaced parts, or equipment shall become the property of Bio Electronics. Exclusions – This warranty does not apply to: 1. Any product that has not been used in accordance with the user instructions supplied by Sportstar. 2. Any product that has been taken apart, or has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Sportstar or Bio Electronics. 3. Any product that fails or is damaged as a result of improper storage, operation under abnormal conditions, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, acts of God or maladjustment of consumer controls. Short circuiting a battery will be considered misuse and will cause the product to be exempt from the warranty, as will destruction of the battery lugs through improper insertion. 4. Accessories and consumer goods. 5. Any defect or damage caused by or resulting from the connection or attachment to the product that has not been approved by the manufacturer for connection or attachment to the product. 6. Defects or damage due to spills of foods or liquids, excessive temperature or humidity, cold and other environmental condition. 7. Aesthetic or surface damage or scratches to all plastic surfaces and other external parts damaged due to normal customer use. 8. Any product or part thereof which has suffered through alteration or defacement. Warranty Claims. To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this warranty, the product should be delivered transportation prepaid (if sent via mail) to the place of purchase, with proof or warranty coverage and a statement of defect(s). Under no circumstances shall Bio Electronics or Sportstar be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, including, without limitations, lost profits, lost goodwill and work stoppage. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of the service provided which the consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and similar State and Territory Laws. All warranty information, product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Orders. Orders can be placed on the internet at www.sportstim.com.au, by telephone 1300 304 883 or sending a cheque to Sportstar Management Pty Ltd, PO Box 167, Keilor, Victoria, 3036