Effects of running in place accompanied by abdominal drawing-in on the posture of healthy adults

[Purpose] This study aimed to determine the effect of running in place accompanied by abdominal drawing-in on the posture of healthy adults. [Subjects] A total of 30 subjects were divided into a training group and a control group, each containing 15 subjects. [Methods] The training group performed running in place accompanied by abdominal drawing-in for 30 min daily, three times a week for six weeks. Trunk inclination (TIN), trunk imbalance (TIM), pelvic position (PPO), pelvic torsion (PTO), pelvic rotation (PRO), and position of the scapulae (PSA) were assessed using BackMapper for both the training group and the control group before and after the experiment. [Results] Comparison of the results of the training and control groups before and after the experiment showed that the training group had statistically significant changes in TIN, TIM, PPO, PTO, and PSA, while the control group had no statistically significant changes in any items. [Conclusion] Running in place can be conveniently utilized by students or workers, regardless of time and place, as an exercise for postural improvement.