Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Jerry Rice, Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver, to Appear in Compex Infomercial for FLEX Abdominal Toning System

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Jerry Rice, Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver, to Appear in Compex Infomercial for FLEX Abdominal Toning System

Infomercial from Compex Technologies Begins Airing This Week on 14 Cable and Broadcast TV Channels

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Jerry Rice, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, will make cameo appearances in an infomercial, which begins airing this week, for the FLEX Abdominal Toning System from Compex.

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Ferguson is a spokeswoman for the FLEX Abdominal Toning System from Compex, the first abdominal toning belt that utilizes clinically proven technology and is cleared for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the indications of firming, strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles. Rice is a spokesman for the Compex Sport training system, a neuromuscular stimulator that uses technology similar to the FLEX. Within the infomercial, Ferguson and Rice explain how the FLEX abdominal belt has helped them develop firmer, stronger and more toned abdominal muscles.

In his testimonial, Rice says, "The first time that I used the FLEX, I was very surprised because it was working muscles that I have been trying to work with crunches. I've gotten the results that I really needed. My midsection is so much tighter and so much stronger."

The 30-minute infomercial was produced by Compex Technologies and Script to Screen, which is a leading direct-response production company based in Santa Ana, Calif. It initially will air on national cable networks, including Beauty, PAX, FX, National Geographic and Fox Sports as well as regional and local market affiliates. For more information on air dates and times, visit http://www.compexflex.com/ .

Dan Gladney, CEO of Compex Technologies, said, "The FLEX from Compex has sold well through other direct channels, such as HSN, proving that the direct marketing approach is very effective for this product. The educational format of an infomercial allows time for a more detailed explanation of electro- muscle stimulation technology, which is the technology utilized within the product as well as the clinical studies that show how effective the product really is."

About FLEX from Compex

Ferguson is a spokeswoman for the FLEX Abdominal Toning System distributed by Compex, a unique patented abdominal toning belt, which utilizes clinically proven technology and is cleared for sale for the indications of firming, strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles. FLEX from Compex is available in GNC stores nationwide, online at http://www.compexflex.com/ and http://www.walgreens.com/ or by calling 1 (800) 551-2443.

About Compex Technologies

Compex Technologies is a worldwide medical technology leader in designing and manufacturing transcutaneous neuroelectro stimulation (TENS) and electro- muscle stimulation (EMS) products used for pain management, rehabilitation and muscle performance enhancement in clinical, home healthcare, sports and occupational medicine settings. FLEX from Compex abdominal belts are part of a broader line of consumer products from Compex Technologies. For more information, visit Compex Technologies at http://www.compextechnologies.com/ .

For investor relations information, contact CFO Scott Youngstrom at (800) 676-6489, or Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, at (305) 852-2383, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com . For media information, contact Molly Gaines, Haberman & Associates at (612) 338-3900, e-mail: molly@habermaninc.com . Copies of Compex press releases, price quotes, SEC filings, analyst reports and other valuable information for investors may be found on the website http://www.hawkassociates.com/ . An investment profile on Compex Technologies, Inc. may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/compex/profile.htm .

Cautionary Statement: All statements other than historical facts included in this release regarding future operations, and particularly on the outlook for 2005, are subject to the risks inherent in predictions and "forward- looking statements." These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of Compex Technologies and on information currently available to management. Nevertheless, these forward-looking statements should not be construed as guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified in Compex Technologies' filings with the SEC, including:

* The increasing reliance on results of international operations;
* The effect of fluctuating exchange rates on international results;


* Compex Technologies substantial balances of third-party billing business and resulting accounts receivable and the sensitivity of its results to the accuracy of its reserve for uncollectible receivables;

* Changes in, and Compex Technologies compliance with, regulation and industry practice that affects the rates at which its products are reimbursed, the way it manufactures its products, and the documentation which it submits for reimbursement;

* The United States consumer market for electrical stimulation products is new and developing;

* Our ability in the United States to establish consumer demand with a limited marketing budget and secure contracts with significant retailers.

Other factors that affect the industry in which Compex Technologies functions include negative publicity about electro-medical stimulation products for medical and fitness applications and world events that affect the economies of the countries in which its products are sold.

FLEX is a trademark of Bio-Medical Research Limited and is used under license by Compex Technologies, Inc. Irish Patent No.: S81372 and U.K. Patent No.: 2,359,758. U.S. patent numbers: 6,728,577 and 6,760,629.

FLEX and GYMBODY abdominal belts are designed for use by adults. They should not be used by persons with pacemakers or other implants, by pregnant women or by persons with cancer or cognitive dysfunction. If a prospective user has had recent surgery or a recent injury, is under medical care for any other condition, or is in doubt about use by them for any reason, he or she should check with their doctor before use. The belts should be used only as directed. Specific contra-indications, warnings and precautions are discussed in the Instruction Manuals for the belts. Individual results may vary.

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Source: Compex Technologies

CONTACT: Media, Molly Gaines, Haberman & Associates, +1-612-372-6454, or
molly@habermaninc.com , for Compex Technologies; or investor relations, Scott
Youngstrom, CFO, Compex Technologies, +1-800-676-6489; or Frank Hawkins or
Julie Marshall, both of Hawk Associates, +1-305-852-2383, or
info@hawkassociates.com , for Compex Technologies

Web site: http://www.compextechnologies.com/
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