Dr. Andrew Bigness, Chiropractor
79 Giles Blvd. E. N9A 4B8 Windsor, ON, Canada

I’m very excited to share this copy of my first publication. This Radiology Case Review is featured in the August 2020 Volume 64 No. 2 issue of the JCCA. A special thank you goes out to Dr. John Taylor and Dr. Michelle Fabbro for their collaboration. I wouldn’t have known where to start, and I certainly couldn’t have done it alone! Enjoy https://www.chiropractic.ca//118460-1_Chiro_64_2h_Fabbro.p

Greetings, Windsor/Essex! Many having been asking about my absence from the clinic, so it's time to break the radio silence! Buckle up for a short story. On March 21st my wife became ill with flu-like symptoms. This was roughly 1 week after it was announced that schools would be temporarily closed. We were all aware of the imminent threat of COVID-19, but there were very few cases in Essex County at that time. Her symptoms progressed from a cough and fever to severe heada...che, malaise and weakness. Thankfully, she did not experience any shortness of breath. Her illness lasted 17 days. She had a confirmed case of COVID-19 without any recent travel or contact with a known carrier. On April 4th I started coughing. I had been taking care of my wife and children for about 2 weeks at that time. We were quarantined as a family with my wife completely isolated from the children. Thankfully, my wife improved substantially as I become more ill. My cough progressed to a severe headache, fever, and eventually shortness of breath. The severity of my case was considerably less than my wife's, however, the shortness of breath was concerning. I would become winded after speaking for 5 minutes. I also tested positive for COVID-19. We are both now asymptomatic and recovered. My wife has tested negative twice, however, my most recent test came back with an inconclusive/intermediate result. I have since been swabbed again and await my results. Once I have a negative result I will plan my return to clinic. Although we are still in a state of emergency my services are considered essential for those who are truly suffering or "emergent". Thankfully, Sozan and Dr. Synnott have been holding down the fort with excellence. I have a lot to be thankful for. My children, 6 and 8 years old, have not demonstrated any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 after being locked in their home with their sick parents for 4 weeks. Our friends and family have been unbelievably supportive as well. Many groceries and meals have been dropped off on our porch this past month. I want to thank everyone for their love and support. It has meant a lot. Finally, I would like to remind everyone to listen to the scientists, epidemiologists, virologists, infectious disease specialists, and immunologists. Practice social/physical distancing, wash your hands, don't touch your face, and wear PPE (if you have the means to) while out in public until things improve. COVID-19 is not your typical upper respiratory tract infection. Much love, Andrew/Andy

It was my pleasure to present to the NDP Health Critic, France Gelinas, yesterday at the legislature. Promoting a shared care model, such as the Rapid Access Clinic for Low Back Pain, where integrated chiropractors and physiotherapists can help relieve the back pain burden on our health care system is very important to me! It was great to see Taras Natyshak there as well!

I have added clinic days on Nov 23, 30, And Dec 14. More dates to come!

Back to the classroom! I’m very excited to be a part of the 2019-2020 ACPAC program. This program focuses on rheumatology and orthopaedics. So much to learn! I’m going to need more coffee ;)

Exciting news! I have been accepted and enrolled in the 2019-20 Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Arthritis Care training program which is facilitated by St. Michael’s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. The CPSIA certification (photo below) was a prerequisite to the ACPAC program. There is a well recognized need for efficient management of patients with arthritis. This 10-month program aims to train allied health professionals to meet the needs of this growing patient population, and improve access to specialist care. I am very excited to get started! See www.acpacprogram.ca for more details.