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1. Introduction 1.1. Background and Epidemiology Low back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability affecting one’s performance at work and quality of life (Duthey 2013). LBP prevails in all ages especially the adult working population and approximately 80% of adults will experience an episode of LBP during their lifetime (Rubin 2007). Of which, the prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) is 23% and 11-12% of the population are disabled by it (Airaksinen et al. 2006). 62% of people who…

Low back pain (LBP) is cited as the second most common musculoskeletal problems for which treatment is sought by individuals. An estimated 90% of LBP reported in clinical practice is categorized as idiopathic or nonspecific, meaning that the underlying pathoanatomy is unclear (Walker, 2000). Spinal manipulation (SM) has been identified as efficacious treatment methods, especially for patients with nonspecific LBP (Slater, 2012). Early use of thrust manipulation among patients with LBP has been…

In today’s society, people demand the best on the market when it comes to entertainment, and one of America’s favorite forms of entertainment is watching television. Two very popular services offered are Direct TV and Netflix, and both have proved to satisfy their customers in some way or another, but at different costs. In fact, when it comes to television entertainment, families spend their money unwisely without pondering the pros and the cons of each service. With no doubt, Netflix is the…

customers enjoy unlimited access to TV programs and movies. Subscribers have the option of watching their favorite program or movie streamed via the internet to their televisions, computers or mobile devices or fast and efficient delivery of Blu-ray discs. Netflix Inc. encountered phenomenal growth in its early stage and by mid-2011 the company was servicing a record total of 24.6 million subscribers. In mid-July 2011 Netflix announced…

Overview: A Strategic Analysis for Blockbuster: Their Strengths: Able to lead market share of online DVD rentals. The company’s low fixed costs/prices. It is one of the nation’s largest choice/selection of DVDs. They have the fastest on-time delivery of any online DVD rental company with just over 35 CDs. Exceptional Service: over 90 percent of their DVDs are received by customers inside of a day of ordering. Strong website/Home page, as far as, shop ability, navigation, and review are…

In 2003 a film was released which one critic called “The Citezen Kane of bad movies”. This is no hyperbole. It was riddled with non-sequetors, plot holes the size of the Pacific Ocean and acting that made the local middle school drama club blush. It was dubbed “The Room” and was the brainchild of a one Tommy Wiseau, a man of unknown origins who financed the entire endeavor himself. Wiseau “wrote”, directed and starred in the drama about deceipt, relationships and spoons. When it was release,…

If one types “Ayahuasca ____ Insert South American country” into google search bar the first link that will come up is a website for an Ayahuasca retreat. Though, Ayahuasca can be found on the streets, it is mostly sought after through the internet. The most commonly used resource for Ayahuasca seekers is ayaadvice.org, which is a tripadvisor like website included with a review system and location tracker for retreats. Unlike most drugs, Ayahuasca is taken in a very ritualistic setting. When…

Due to lack of corporate foresight, several companies have failed to proceed further in their endeavors to serve the world with their product or services. This reminds me of a very flagrant example that I will talk about and how it could have been otherwise. The company that I will like to tals about today is the movie rental giant Blockbuster. Back in the days, Blockbuster was the primary DVD and Video Cassette rental in USA. Due to lack of corporate foresight, in 2010, it filed for bankruptcy…

Hashem Alameedi Netflix essay Netflix is one of the most successful streaming corporations that has entered the streaming industry. The founder of Netflix, Reed Hasting was the original founder of the corporation. Hasting originally launched the company as a DVD rental service that would charge its customers monthly. Fast forward to today Netflix has become one of the most known corporations in the world changing the game by not only eliminating dvd rentals, but making it accessible on the go…

A herniated disk is a problem with one of the rubbery cushions or also known as a disk. A disk has a soft center and a hard covering. These are sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk. A herniated disk occurs with the inside of the disk pushes out through a tear into the hard part of the disk. It can affect the nervous around it. Which causes the pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. In some cases some people do not have symptoms from a herniated disk. They also most likely do…