Transthyretin amyloidosis is a slowly progressive condition characterized by the buildup of abnormal deposits of a protein called amyloid (amyloidosis) in the body's organs and tissues.
If you play tennis, you may be familiar with the different racket customizing choices you have -- common choices include string type, gauge and tension. Not so common is an inexpensive device called a shock absorber or vibration dampener. These devices have no impact on your performance, but some players can't play without one. It's a personal choice, and if you do use a dampener, its placement must comply with the rules of the International Tennis Federation.
This is useful because: 1  You can change quickly between different badminton grips. 2  You have finer control of the direction that you hit the shuttlecock. 3  For some strokes, you can even turn the racket in the fingers as you hit the shuttlecock (for example, a spinning net shot).