Exercise program benefits golfers

Golfers must stay in shape to compete at any level. Local physical therapist and certified golf fitness specialist Matt Smalling believes all golfers can benefit from a golf-specific exercise program.

Smalling performs a comprehensive evaluation of strength, range of motion, balance and power before starting any exercises.

The goal of the program is to improve the golfer's efficiency, meaning faster club-head speed with less effort and improved balance. Smalling works at Athletic Development Center, which is at both the Westlake Village and Simi Valley offices of AthleticPT.

For more information, call (805) 551-1683 or visit the website www .athleticdevelopmenthome.com.