A Brief History of Tommy John Surgery
by Brandt Capone, PT, CSCS Tommy John surgery—formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction—originated in 1974 when Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John suffered a complete UCL tear, an injury considered career‑ending at the time. Team physician Dr. [...]
Patient of the Month – September 2026
Grant Treated at Apple Therapy Downtown Manchester Apple Therapy Downtown Manchester is proud to announce Grant as our patient of the month! Grant first came to Apple Therapy following a UCL reconstruction and ulnar nerve decompression (“Tommy John” surgery) [...]
Apple Physical Therapy Has a New Program!
ARMOR Program: Medically Directed Performance & Injury Prevention for Overhead Athletes The ARMOR Program is a collaborative, medically guided performance and injury prevention system developed by Scott Evans, PA-C of Orchard Medical Group, Dr. Tomas Fortney of NH Orthopedic [...]
Recipe of the Month – August 2026
Cheesy Zucchini Chicken "Bun" Burgers Try this low-carb, high protein alternative to traditional burgers where the “buns” are actually the baked patties made of chicken and zucchini. For the Patties: 2 medium zucchinis 1 lb. ground chicken 1 cup [...]
Patient of the Month – August 2026
Jake Treated at Apple Therapy Manchester Executive Health Club Apple Therapy is proud to announce Jake as our patient of the month! We have had the pleasure of working with Jake over the course of this year after his [...]
Return to Play After ACL Reconstruction: The Road Back to Sport
Returning to sport after ACL reconstruction is a complex process that extends well beyond healing from surgery. Hadley et al. highlights the importance of a structured, criteria-based approach to return to play, emphasizing that athletes should demonstrate adequate physical readiness, [...]
Patient of the Month – July 2026
Nicholas Treated at Apple Therapy Londonderry For July, we're excited to recognize Nicholas Semenza from our Apple Therapy clinic in Londonderry as our Patient of the Month. We selected Nick because he consistently showed up with a positive attitude, [...]
Recipe of the Month – July 2026
Ridiculously Easy Bean Salad This month's recipe comes from UNH student, Noelle Dobe — if you're looking for a healthy side dish that's both delicious and easy to make, this bean salad is the perfect choice! It's a tried-and-true [...]
Fuel Your Heart: How a Whole Foods Diet Can Improve Cardiac Health
by Noelle Dobe Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but one of the most powerful tools for protecting your heart is something you do every day, choosing what to eat! While no single [...]
Patient of the Month – June 2026
Jennifer Treated at Apple Therapy Bedford Congratulations to our Patient of the Month, Jennifer! Jennifer is now four months post-operative following rotator cuff surgery and has worked incredibly hard throughout her rehabilitation journey. Around the three-month mark, she experienced [...]
Recipe of the Month – June 2026
Summer Citrus Shrimp & Quinoa Power Bowl A refreshing, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for summer and supports an active lifestyle. This colorful bowl combines lean protein, whole grains, and fresh seasonal produce. It's light enough for warm weather while [...]
Neck Pain Prevention Strategies
by Allie Vail, PTA Looking for tips and tricks to combat/prevent neck pain? Here are some simple tools that you can follow to help reduce neck pain in your daily life. Waking up Right You can set the right [...]
Patient of the Month – May 2026
Jeffrey Treated at Apple Therapy Amherst Apple Therapy Amherst is proud to announce Jeffrey as our patient of the month! We had the pleasure of treating Jeffrey through his ACL revision surgery after his second ACL tear while playing [...]
Recipe of the Month – May 2026
Butternut Squash Apple Soup This month Heather from our Amherst office is sharing a simple, nutrient dense soup recipe that's a great pick for beginners! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 medium yellow onion chopped (3 cups total) 2 [...]
What is the Fascia & The John Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release?
by Laura Selmer, PTA Fascia is the connective tissue system that runs through the entire body providing a 3 dimensional web of flexible support that surrounds and interpenetrates every bone, muscle, nerve, lymph vessel, the skin, brain and body [...]
Recipe of the Month – April 2026
Sweet Potato Bake This month Tony, from the Nashua Apple office, provides this yummy sweet potato bake recipe to try out at home! Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey or beef 2 medium sized sweet potatoes 1 medium sized onion [...]
Patient of the Month – April 2026
Jennifer Treated at Apple Therapy Nashua Apple Therapy Nashua is proud to announce Jennifer as our patient of the month! Jennifer underwent a left total knee arthroplasty on 10/08/2024 and a right total knee arthroplasty on 12/03/2025. She received [...]
Spring and Summer Hiking
by Tony Flynn, PTA One of my favorite hobbies is hiking here in New England. As we transition into spring after a rough winter, I’m planning hikes for the spring and summer. Hiking is a healthy way to stay [...]