The Windlass Brace

The Windlass Brace is engineered to support the plantar fascia during daily movement. Designed around the windlass mechanism and developed by a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon, it provides structured support without bulky materials. • Targeted support for the plantar fascia • Adjustable tension control • Low-profile fit under most shoes • Designed for adults managing chronic heel pain Most heel pain treatments focus on cushioning the impact — but that's not where the problem starts. The plantar fascia functions like a windlass — a tension cable that tightens as your toes extend during each step, raising your arch and absorbing load. When that mechanism is overworked or unsupported, the fascia becomes strained at its attachment point on the heel. The Windlass Brace was designed by Dr. Christopher Lotufo, DPM, to support this mechanism directly — reducing strain on the fascia during the movements that cause it.