And when you do, you're drawing on the etymology of expedite itself. The word comes from the Latin verb expedire (to set free or to make useful), a word that in turn traces back to the root ped-or pes, meaning foot. Expedite has been used in English since at least the 15th century.
In a report released Friday called Dangers of the Game of Football, the NFLPA says injuries increased from 3.2 to 3.7 per week per team and the share of players injured increased to 63 percent compared to a 2002-09 average of 59 percent.
Overuse injuries occur in a wide range of sports, from baseball and basketball to track, soccer, and gymnastics. Some of these injuries are unique to a certain sport, such as throwing injuries of the elbow and shoulder that are prevalent in baseball players. The most common overuse injuries involve the knee and foot.