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Ski Boot Footbeds

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Ski Boot Footbed

Michael Doyle
Definition: Ski boot footbeds are inserts (orthotics) molded to bring the load bearing parts of the foot in sync with the gravitational force of the skeletal system. A ski boot footbed is molded from a semi-rigid material which distributes the forces developed on the foot during a ski turn.
Also Known As: Ski foot bed, foot beds
Alternate Spellings: footbed
Examples:
The ski instructor advised George to look into footbeds to correct is balance stance.

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