The patient, who has not moved in hours, has to quickly stand. The lack of balance and muscle tension can result in a fall and injure the patient. Whereas the strength and energy needed to lift the patient can result in injury for the caregiver.

Most patients, after suffering a cerebral stroke or other neurological injuries, are paralyzed or seriously weakened, and rehabilitation can take anywhere from a few months to many years. BioXtreme claims they can reduce that time by half.