How do I restore the content of my MacBook Pro from my backup unit?

Hello,
I recently had to reinstall Mac OS 10.8.4 on my MacBookPro. I need now to recover all my programs from my backup unit, using Time Machine. I cannot access anything past the date I am starting this new backup on Time Machine of my newly reinstalled Mac, which is today.
What can I do?
Thanks for helping!
Françoise

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