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Cross-country (XC) skiing has evolved from a centuries-old means of transportation for populations living north of the Arctic circle to a sport and fitness activity enjoyed by millions of people worldwide [1]. Development of new ski techniques, better training and teaching methods, groomed trails, and technological advancements in equipment have made this activity more accessible and popular in recent years. The number of XC skiing participants in the USA fluctuates annually in part due to snow conditions. According to the Snow Sports Participation Survey published by Snow Sports Industry America 4.1 million participants skied at least 1 day in the 2014/2015 ski season. Seventy-five percent of those skiers are skiing on groomed trails [2].

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    Paul R. Langer D.P.M., A.B.P.M., F.A.A.P.S.M.

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  1. American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine Chief of Podiatric Surgery, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Florida Southern College Foot and Ankle Associates, Lakeland, Florida, USA

    Matthew B. Werd

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    Paul R. Langer

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Langer, P.R. (2017). Cross-Country Skiing. In: Werd, M., Knight, E., Langer, P. (eds) Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52136-7_27

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