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.
While many of us are eager to return to playing sports or our normal activities as soon as possible, it is wise to remember that sports injuries take time to heal. Whether youâre training to compete in the next tournament or engaging in a sport to stay healthy, here are 5 common sports injuries you might run into and the average time it takes to recover from each one.