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.
Overview. Muscle injuries are commonly referred to as âstrainsâ or âpulls.â They are one of the most common reasons for missed playing time in the NFL. But you do not have to be a professional football player to have such an injury. In fact, muscle injuries affect thousands of recreational athletes every year.