Match the law of motion to a body mechanics application

1. Law of inertia
2. Law of acceleration
3. Law of action and reaction
a) To lift a heavy massage table, push down with your feet as you lift it up.
b) To keep your body in motion and avoid getting stiff while you are working, keep your body in constant motion with a subtle postural sway, even when you are standing in a stationary position.
c) To increase pressure when practicing deep tissue work, rock into the point of pressure application with your whole body.

1. Law of inertia − b
2. Law of acceleration − c
3. Law of action and reaction − a

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