an anatomical support adjustment and tension control article for use in applying a tensioning force to anatomical support material disposed therein . the tension control article preferably comprises a base member disposing a plurality of tensioning members extending therefrom . the tensioning members create a tortuous pathway thereby providing a tensioning force to anatomical support material positioned therebetween . additionally , at least one of the plurality of tensioning members may be removed from the device to alter the supportive tension applied by the device . the anatomical support material may be disposed between the plurality of tensioning members in a number of ways , thereby resulting in varying amounts of supportive tension being applied by the device .