Windlass Mechanism

The Windlass Mechanism forms the basis of the biomechanics behind everything we do at profeet.

------------- = spring ligament
------------- = plantar fascia

Heel Strike (breaking phase)

Reverse Windlass Active

Foot Flat (support phase)

Windlass inactive

Support phase.
Spring ligaments capture body weight.
Foot pronates.
Posterior Tibialis helps decelerate medial arch.
Plantar Fascia - in tension.
Most joint alignment problems occur.
Profeet utilises this inbuilt natural mechanism for position the foot for moulding.
Most injuries or discomfort occurs at this point which is the windlass mechanism is not functioning.
A profeet custom insole will support and stabilise the foot.

Toe off (propulsive phase)

Windlass active

Calf elevates foot.
Body weight passes forward of foot.
Peroneus Longus plantar flexes first ray in support and propulsive phase of gait - supination of forefoot.
Plantar Fascia tension at maximum.
Foot forms rigid lever for propulsive phase.