1. Maintains muscle mass after immobilization.
2. Increases muscle bulk
3. Prevents complications from immobility such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), osteoporosis and fractures
4. Strengthens muscles effects have been noted even without voluntary muscle action.
5. Changes of type II muscle fibers into type I fibers are temporarily noted with the treatments.
6. Increases ROM or maintains it.
7. Provides feedback to enhance voluntary muscle control (muscle reeducation).
8. Inhibits spasticity and muscle spasm.
9. Can be used for orthotic training and functional movement.