June 3rd is National Trail Day
by Apple Therapy This Saturday, June 3rd is National Trails Day; a day that promotes trail conservation, advocacy, and community involvement. This is a nationwide movement to give back to the trails and enjoy the outdoors. Taking part in [...]
Patient of the Month – June 2023
JOHN Treated at our Nashua clinic John is a 62-year-old Brick Layer who initially sustained a rotator cuff repair in 2018; In November of 2022, he reinjured his left shoulder at work and required a revision of his original [...]
Got Thumb Pain?
by Apple Therapy Have you ever considered dry needling for thumb pain? Dry Needling is an excellent modality to use for patients with hand disorders. Post-operative scarring, or tendon adhesions can easily occur and the needling helps to break up [...]
Recipe of the Month – June 2023
by Apple Therapy Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers Ingredients 1 ¼ ground turkey 1 ½ cups finely chopped fresh spinach 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese ¼ bread crumbs 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon black pepper [...]
Recipe of the Month – May 2023
by Apple Therapy Chimichurri Chicken Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Marinating Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 People You can make this Chimichurri Chicken on the grill or the stovetop. Marinating the chicken in [...]
Couch to 5K
by Apple Therapy Now that warm weather is here, are you looking to start a running program? Are you returning to running after a long break or an injury? Or maybe you are starting as a new runner? A couch [...]
Patient of the Month – May 2023
ED Treated at our Manchester at Executive Health Club clinic Ed had a total femur replacement back in April 2022, performed by Dr. Garber. Following surgery, he had inpatient rehab for a short period of time before beginning at [...]
360 Breathing During Pregnancy
by Apple Therapy Check out our helpful Pregnancy Breathing Techniques video below.
National Youth Sports Safety Month
by Apple TherapyNational Youth Sports Safety Month is observed in April. Sports serve an important role in the development of children’s physical abilities, social life, identity and self-esteem. While the importance of youth sports can’t be understated, safety sometimes takes [...]
Don’t Bite Your Nails – Paronychia
by Apple Therapy Ouch! Paronychia is a skin infection where pain, swelling, and erythema occurs near the cuticle at the base of the finger. This very painful condition can limit the functional use of the hands in everyday activities. Not [...]
Patient of the Month – April 2023
BRENDAN Treated at our Bedford clinic Brendan is a 28-year-old who fractured his left shoulder during a motorcycle accident where he was run off of the road. He tried to rehab his shoulder on his own, but eventually opted [...]
Patient of the Month – March 2023
ROBIN Treated at our Manchester Downtown clinic Robin came to Apple Therapy Downtown Manchester in December of 2021 after having a rotator cuff repair on her left shoulder. Earlier in 2021 (September), she fell while showing her horse, dislocating [...]
Spring Has Arrived, Let’s Get Outside!
by Apple Therapy It’s time to start thinking about waking up that garden as we come upon spring! Before you grab that rake, shovel, or pruning shears proper body mechanics are essential to preventing injuries while performing such activities like [...]
Recipe of the Month – March 2023
by Apple Therapy Pesto Meatball Recipe Try this delicious Pesto Meatball recipe for great carb fuel-up before a rung or hitting the gym. Ingredients 2 ½ lbs. - Ground Beed - 85% lean ½ cup - Almond flour 1 Egg [...]
Recipe of the Month – February 2023
by Apple Therapy Tony's Avo-Egg Toast This meal provides a great source of fiber, protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamin C & K to support an active lifestyle. Tony likes it because "It's easy to make when I have a [...]
Exercise Snacking
by Apple Therapy Exercise Snacking If you’re looking for an easy way to gain more steps in you day, look no further than exercise ‘snacking’. Researchers have recently coined the term “exercise snacking” to define single mini sessions of [...]
Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist at Apple in Amherst!
by Apple Therapy Our physical therapist Heather Comstock at the Amherst clinic has become a Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist! The immense amount of physical changes that occur during pregnancy is remarkable and more mothers need to know [...]
Patient of the Month – February 2023
PATRICIATreated at our Londonderry clinicPatricia began her most recent stint at Apple Therapy this fall following a cervical fusion in June of 2022 with Dr. Klare at NHOC. Following surgery, she lacked neck ROM (range of motion), had moderate soft [...]