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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

Recovery from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) can be a long journey, but the right rehabilitation can help you rebuild strength, restore mobility, and regain independence. At Atomic Physical Therapy, we offer specialized GBS rehabilitation via Dr. Kathryn Bugasch, a certified neurological PT, tailored to your stage of recovery.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the immune system attacks the nerves, often causing weakness, numbness, coordination problems, and in some cases, paralysis. While many people recover, it can take weeks, months, or longer to fully regain strength and function. At Atomic Physical Therapy, our GBS rehabilitation programs in Boulder and Broomfield focus on progressive strengthening, mobility retraining, and balance work, while carefully managing fatigue and preventing overexertion. We understand the importance of pacing and gradual progression in GBS recovery to avoid setbacks and maximize long-term gains.

How Physical Therapy Helps after Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Physical therapy plays a key role in regaining muscle strength, improving coordination, and restoring independence after GBS. We use a combination of gentle strengthening, functional mobility training, balance exercises, and gait retraining to help your nervous system and muscles work together effectively again.

What Our Program Offers

  • A physical therapy session taking place in a clinical room with an instructor and a male patient. The instructor is holding a small ball, observing the patient who is balancing on one leg while reaching towards the floor with one hand, to improve his balance and stability.

    1. Comprehensive Evaluation

    We assess your strength, sensation, balance, endurance, and mobility to establish a safe starting point

  • A physical therapist is measuring a man's neck flexibility in a therapy room, with a TOMIC Physical Therapy poster, exercise balls, and exercise equipment in the background.

    2. Personalized Goal Setting

    Together, we identify your goals, from walking longer distances to resuming work, hobbies, or sports

  • Two men are doing push-ups on balance boards in a gym, with a woman observing and holding a deck of cards nearby. A climbing wall is visible in the background.

    3. Targeted Treatment Plan

    Your plan may include progressive strengthening, flexibility work, balance retraining, gait training, and functional mobility exercises

  • A person lying on their back on a treatment table, with hands on their chest and face, receiving a head examination from a woman. The room has medical posters of human anatomy on the wall.

    4. Manual Therapy

    We use joint mobilizations, dry needling, soft tissue work, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and stretching to improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and make movement easier

  • A man is practicing physical therapy exercises with a medicine ball under the supervision of a woman in a therapy room. There are therapy equipment, a large balance ball, and a banner for TOMIC Physical Therapy in the background.

    5. Progression and Support

    We monitor your improvements, adjust your program as you progress, and provide home strategies to maintain your gains between sessions

  • One-on-One Expert Care – Consistent sessions with the same licensed physical therapist for personalized progress.

  • Neurological Recovery Expertise – Skilled in GBS rehabilitation with an emphasis on safe, gradual progression.

  • Whole-Body, Functional Approach – We address strength, mobility, endurance, and balance for comprehensive recovery.

  • Supportive, Patient-Centered Environment – We meet you where you are and celebrate every milestone along the way.

Why Choose Atomic for Guillain-Barre Syndrome Rehabilitation?

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