John Doherty

From arthroscopy to arthritis risk, Matthew Boyd’s injury illustrates how knee treatment has evolved, writes sports medicine columnist John Doherty.

As the average soccer career gets longer, players expose their heads to greater risk, writes sports medicine columnist John Doherty.

Kyle Busch was a world-class athlete. His death shows how quickly sepsis can overwhelm even the healthiest bodies, writes John Doherty.

Micah Parsons won’t return until October, but the Packers’ cautious approach may be backed by more than team policy, writes sports medicine columnist John Doherty.

A concussion decision is difficult. A heart condition decision may be even harder. Christian Eriksen’s case shows why.

Jonathan Toews announced his retirement from the NHL last week. The Times' sports medicine columnist John Doherty wonders if Toews’ dramatic performance drop-off really just a function of age?

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Can football be made safer? Can strength training protect muscle while taking GLP-1 medications? John Doherty answers readers’ questions.