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| Robert J PetrellaSummaryAffiliation: University of Western Ontario Country: Canada Publications
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Effects of hyaluronate sodium on pain and physical functioning in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trialRobert John Petrella
Centre for Activity and Ageing, Lawson Research Institute and Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, 1490 Richmond St N, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 2M3
Arch Intern Med 162:292-8. 2002..CONCLUSIONS: For resting pain relief, hyaluronate sodium seems to be as effective as NSAIDs. Further, for pain with physical activity and functional performance, hyaluronate sodium may be superior to placebo alone or NSAIDs alone...
Retrospective analysis of real-world efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers versus other classes of antihypertensive agents in blood pressure managementRobert Petrella
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Clin Ther 33:1190-203. 2011..Efficacy of blood pressure (BP) lowering may differ between clinical trials and what is observed in clinical practice. These differences may contribute to poor BP control rates among those at risk...- Blood pressure responses to hypertension treatment and trends in cognitive function in patients with initially difficult-to-treat hypertension: a retrospective subgroup analysis of the Observational Study on Cognitive Function and SBP Reduction (OSCAR) stRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine and Cardiology, Lawson Health Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 14:78-84. 2012..The average improvement in MMSE in DTTH patients was similar to that in non-DTTH patients. EBT effects on PP may be relevant to the evolution of MMSE in DTTH-ISH patients... 
The use of group dynamics strategies to enhance cohesion in a lifestyle intervention program for obese childrenLuc J Martin
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
BMC Public Health 9:277. 2009..Thus, a 4-week family- and group-based intervention utilizing group dynamics strategies designed to increase cohesion was implemented to influence the lifestyles and physical activity levels of obese children...- Can adoption of regular exercise later in life prevent metabolic risk for cardiovascular disease?Robert John Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Diabetes Care 28:694-701. 2005..To determine the impact of chronic exercise training initiated later in life upon development of metabolic markers of cardiovascular disease risk... - Awareness and misconception of hypertension in Canada: results of a national surveyRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Schulich School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Can J Cardiol 21:589-93. 2005..The reasons for poor control are likely multifactorial; however, a lack of public awareness and understanding of hypertension may contribute to the epidemic of uncontrolled hypertension in Canada... - Do patients receive recommended treatment of osteoporosis following hip fracture in primary care?Robert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 1490 Richmond St London, Ontario, N6G 2M3, Canada
BMC Fam Pract 7:31. 2006..Osteoporosis results in fractures and treatment of osteoporosis has been shown to reduce risk of fracture particularly in those who have had a history of fracture... - Improving management of musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the Joint Adventures ProgramRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Clin Rheumatol 26:1061-6. 2007..This was achieved using consensus that was sensitive to local needs. Further use should be evaluated in other areas of medical practice as well... - Prevalence, treatment, and control of hypertension in primary care: gaps, trends, and opportunitiesRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 9:28-35. 2007..The prevalence of hypertension in primary care is high and most patients remain untreated; however, increased risk appears to lead to better treatment and control... - A retrospective analysis of the prevalence and treatment of hypertension and dyslipidemia in Southwestern Ontario, CanadaRobert J Petrella
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Clin Ther 30:1145-54. 2008..Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence and associated treatment of HTN and DYS in primary health care in SWO and to identify care gaps across subpopulations... - Prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia in Canadian primary care: a retrospective cohort analysisRobert J Petrella
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Clin Ther 29:742-50. 2007..Dyslipidemia is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Studies suggest that dyslipidemia is underdiagnosed and undertreated in Canada... - Periarticular hyaluronic acid in acute ankle sprainRobert J Petrella
Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Western Ontario London, Canada
Clin J Sport Med 17:251-7. 2007..To determine the efficacy and safety of periarticular hyaluronic acid injections in acute lateral ankle sprain during 9 months at a sports injuries center... - Physical activity counseling and prescription among canadian primary care physiciansRobert J Petrella
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, 801 Commissioners Rd, Room 3002, London, ON N6G 2M3, Canada
Arch Intern Med 167:1774-81. 2007..Primary care physicians are ideally positioned to affect a large population at risk for epidemics of sedentary lifestyle; however, it is unclear what type of counseling they provide... - Combining two hyaluronic acids in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialRobert J Petrella
Lawson Health Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
Clin Rheumatol 27:975-81. 2008..This difference was persistent at 16 weeks. Greater improvement in patients who received the DMW product was achieved by the second injection persistent at 16 weeks... - Exercise prescription in the older athlete as it applies to muscle, tendon, and arthroplastyRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Clin J Sport Med 18:522-30. 2008..Recommendations for exercise prescription are addressed in these populations... - Impact of a social marketing media campaign on public awareness of hypertensionRobert J Petrella
Canadian Coalition for High Blood Pressure Prevention and Control CCHBPPC, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, St Joseph s Health Centre, Department of Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Am J Hypertens 18:270-5. 2005.... - Improving aerobic fitness in older adults: effects of a physician-based exercise counseling and prescription programRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London
Can Fam Physician 56:e191-200. 2010..To determine the effects of adding stages of change-based counseling to an exercise prescription for older, sedentary adults in family practice... - Management of Tennis Elbow with sodium hyaluronate periarticular injectionsRobert J Petrella
Dept Medicine, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, 801 Commissioners Road, London, N6C5J1, Canada
Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol 2:4. 2010..To determine the efficacy and safety of peri-articular hyaluronic acid injections in chronic lateral epicondylosis (tennis elbow)... - Can primary care doctors prescribe exercise to improve fitness? The Step Test Exercise Prescription (STEP) projectRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, Faculties of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Am J Prev Med 24:316-22. 2003..Barriers include lack of skills and standard office instruments. Because primary care physicians have regular contact with a large proportion of the population, the impact of preventive health interventions may be great... - Original research: long-term efficacy and safety of periarticular hyaluronic acid in acute ankle sprainMichael J Petrella
Department of Family and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Phys Sportsmed 37:64-70. 2009..This was associated with reduced pain, more rapid return to sport, fewer recurrent ankle sprains, fewer missed days from sport, and with few associated AEs to 24 months... - Efficacy of a family practice-based lifestyle intervention program to increase physical activity and reduce clinical and physiological markers of vascular health in patients with high normal blood pressure and/or high normal blood glucose (SNAC): study prRobert J Petrella
Dept of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Trials 12:45. 2011..In particular, family practice represents an ideal setting for the provision and long-term maintenance of lifestyle interventions for patients at risk (ie high-normal blood pressure or impaired glucose tolerance)... - Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Golfer's Toe: Keeping Older Golfers on CourseRobert J Petrella
Heart Health and Exercise Laboratory, Centre for Activity and Ageing, London, Ontario, N6G 2M3, Can
Phys Sportsmed 32:41-5. 2004..This condition, observed in older golfers, results in reduced participation and enjoyment of this popular activity... - Improvement in aerobic fitness during rehabilitation after hip fractureMarissa E Mendelsohn
School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89:609-17. 2008..To evaluate the effect of an upper-body exercise program on cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults with hip fracture during inpatient rehabilitation... - Metabolic syndrome, endothelial function and lifestyle modificationKunihiko Aizawa
Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Canada
Diab Vasc Dis Res 6:181-9. 2009.... - Longitudinal changes in central artery stiffness with lifestyle modification, washout, and drug treatment in individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseaseKunihiko Aizawa
Healthy Aging Group, Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Centre, Lawson Health Research Institute at Parkwood Hospital, London, Canada
Metab Syndr Relat Disord 8:323-9. 2010..In contrast, no additional benefit of telmisartan beyond our lifestyle intervention was observed in this study... - Effects of lifestyle modification on central artery stiffness in metabolic syndrome subjects with pre-hypertension and/or pre-diabetesKunihiko Aizawa
Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Centre, Lawson Health Research Institute at Parkwood Hospital, London, ON, Canada
Diabetes Res Clin Pract 83:249-56. 2009..To examine the effects of a 24-week lifestyle intervention prescribed by family doctors on carotid artery stiffness in metabolic syndrome (MS) subjects with pre-hypertension and/or pre-diabetes... - Moderate and heavy oxygen uptake kinetics in postmenopausal womenLiza Stathokostas
School of Kinesiology, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 34:1065-72. 2009..Similarly, there was no difference in heavy-intensity tauVO(2p) between non-HRT (44 +/- 8 s) and HRT (45 +/- 8 s) women. Thus, HRT did not affect the slowing of VO(2) kinetics of older women... - Maximal and submaximal aerobic fitness in postmenopausal women: influence of hormone-replacement therapyLiza Stathokostas
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, School of Kinesiology, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A3K7, Canada
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 33:922-8. 2008..4 in the non-HRT group and 15.6 +/- 3.2 in the HRT group. In a sample of healthy moderately active postmenopausal women, there was no difference in maximal or submaximal aerobic fitness parameters between the HRT and non-HRT groups... - High-normal blood pressure, impaired glucose regulation and metabolic syndrome have variable impact on central artery stiffnessKunihiko Aizawa
Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Centre, Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario N6C 5J1, Canada
Diabetes Res Clin Pract 81:72-8. 2008..This cross-sectional study compared carotid artery stiffness in metabolic syndrome (MS) subjects with high-normal blood pressure (HNBP) and/or impaired glucose regulation... - Validity of values for metabolic equivalents of task during submaximal all-extremity exercise and reliability of exercise responses in frail older adultsMarissa E Mendelsohn
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Phys Ther 88:747-56. 2008..A second purpose of this study was to determine the test-retest reliability of oxygen consumption and heart rate responses in older adults between standardized sessions of submaximal all-extremity aerobic exercise... - A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of intraarticular hyaluronic acid for osteoarthritis of the kneeRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicin, Schulich School of Medicine and School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
J Rheumatol 33:951-6. 2006.... - Short-term training effects on left ventricular diastolic function and oxygen uptake in older and younger menStewart K Harris
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Clin J Sport Med 13:245-51. 2003..CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that exercise VO(2) responses either at maximal or submaximal workrates are not limited by alterations in left ventricular pump function in physically fit older adults... - Longitudinal changes in aerobic power in older men and womenLiza Stathokostas
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada N6G 2M3
J Appl Physiol 97:781-9. 2004.... - The 2010 Canadian Hypertension Education Program recommendations for the management of hypertension: part 2 - therapyDaniel G Hackam
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Neurological Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Can J Cardiol 26:249-58. 2010..To update the evidence-based recommendations for the prevention and treatment of hypertension in adults for 2010... - Lifestyle management for type 2 diabetes. Are family physicians ready and willing?Stewart B Harris
Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Research Park, London
Can Fam Physician 50:1235-43. 2004..To determine practices and perceptions of family physicians regarding lifestyle interventions to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D)... - Systematic review of hip fracture rehabilitation practices in the elderlyAnna M Chudyk
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 90:246-62. 2009..To address the need for a research synthesis on the effectiveness of the full range of hip fracture rehabilitation interventions for older adults and make evidence based conclusions... - Reliability and validity of responses to submaximal all-extremity semirecumbent exercise in older adultsMarissa E Mendelsohn
School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
J Aging Phys Act 15:184-94. 2007..86, .71, and .83) and Day 2 (r = .73, .87, and .72). All-extremity semirecumbent submaximal exercise elicited reliable and valid responses in our sample of older adults and thus can be considered a viable exercise mode... - Hyaluronic acid for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: long-term outcomes from a naturalistic primary care experienceRobert J Petrella
Department of Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 84:278-83; quiz 284, 293. 2005..These data support the potential role of intraarticular hyaluronic acid as an effective long-term therapeutic option for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee... - Determinants of persistence with weekly bisphosphonates in patients with osteoporosisTim J Jones
Department of Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
J Rheumatol 35:1865-73. 2008.... - Lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetes. Relevance for clinical practiceStewart B Harris
Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London
Can Fam Physician 49:1618-25. 2003..To review evidence from literature on type 2 diabetes pertinent to physical activity and diet and lifestyle modification, and to determine the relevance of this evidence to clinical practice... - Does counseling help patients get active? Systematic review of the literatureRobert J Petrella
Departments of Family Medicine, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, School of Kinesiology, Health Sciences Department, University of Western Ontario, London
Can Fam Physician 48:72-80. 2002..To determine the effect of counseling patients to become more physically active... - Effect of upper body aerobic exercise on arterial stiffness in older adultsKunihiko Aizawa
School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
J Aging Phys Act 17:468-78. 2009..05). These results show that acute arm-cycling exercise failed to modify arterial stiffness of the BA and PTA, suggesting that it has no systemic effect on arterial stiffness in healthy older adults... - Specificity of functional mobility measures in older adults after hip fracture: a pilot studyMarissa E Mendelsohn
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, London, Ontario, Canada
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 82:766-74. 2003..47, p < 0.05, r = -0.50, p < 0.05, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: The FIM instrument, motor FIM, and ML-FIM may not be specific measures of functional mobility in patients with hip fracture... - Effect of rehabilitation on hip and knee proprioception in older adults after hip fracture: a pilot studyMarissa E Mendelsohn
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, 1490 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6G 2M3, Canada
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 83:624-32. 2004..CONCLUSIONS: Hip and knee joint proprioception significantly improved in the injured side after the rehabilitation program. This may be an important outcome regarding future disability in this population... - Lack of association between activity or fitness and loss of control of hypertensionR Ian Casson
Department of Family Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Can J Cardiol 19:1485-9. 2003..Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are important in the development and treatment of hypertension. Less is known about their relationships with hypertension control in the context of long-term management... - Evaluation of rehabilitation outcomes in older patients with hip fracturesGareth R Jones
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, London, Ontario, Canada
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 81:489-97. 2002..Improved locomotion skills and maximizing ability to transfer independently are areas in which inpatient rehabilitation may be targeted to improve function in the future... - Effects of exercise on cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysisAnna Chudyk
Aging, Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Care Research Centre, The Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada
Diabetes Care 34:1228-37. 2011..Exercise is a cornerstone of diabetes management and the prevention of incident diabetes. However, the impact of the mode of exercise on cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in type 2 diabetes is unclear... - The effect of intra-articular hyaluronic acid treatment on gait velocity in older knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomized, controlled studyJoseph E Decaria
The Lawson Health Research Institute, Aging Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care, Parkwood Hospital, Room B3002, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, Canada, N6C 5J1
Arch Gerontol Geriatr 55:310-5. 2012..The preliminary results of improved fast gait velocity following HA treatment should be investigated further, along with the incidence of falls, in a larger sample of older knee OA patients.ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT00778076... - The 2013 canadian hypertension education program recommendations for blood pressure measurement, diagnosis, assessment of risk, prevention, and treatment of hypertensionDaniel G Hackam
Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Departments of Medicine, Clinical Neurological Sciences, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Electronic address
Can J Cardiol 29:528-42. 2013..However, both of these issues will be examined on an ongoing basis, in particular as new evidence emerges... - Resistance training and older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: strength of the evidenceNina Hovanec
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Western University, London, ON, Canada N6G 1H1
J Aging Res 2012:284635. 2012..Thus, more research is needed on such programs for older adults (≥65 years) with T2DM... - Muscle fiber number in the biceps brachii muscle of young and old menCliff S Klein
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, St Joseph's Health Center Annex, University of Western Ontario, 1490 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6G 2M3, Canada
Muscle Nerve 28:62-8. 2003..These findings suggest that old age is not associated with a reduced number of muscle fibers in the BB. The relative contribution of a reduction in fiber number to age-related muscle atrophy may be muscle-dependent... - Geographic determinants of healthy lifestyle change in a community-based exercise prescription delivered in family practiceRobert J Petrella
Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Environ Health Insights 1:51-62. 2008..We then determined whether the place of residence and proximity to facilities promoting physical activity and healthy or unhealthy eating could influence clinical changes related to these community-based exercise prescriptions...