Mrs Elizabeth Youngman OT

Mrs Elizabeth Youngman OT

Details

Liz has advanced training in the treatment of vestibular disorders, including the following conditions:
* Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - typical and atypical types, with the use of video goggles for a thorough diagnosis and treatment.
* Vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and other unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunctions such as acoustic neuromas/vestibular schwanomas.
* Cervicogenic dizziness
* Chronic subjective dizziness such as Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) and Visual Vertigo.*
* Vestibular migraines
* Stroke
* Concussion/Traumatic brain injury

Website

http://www.elcaminohealth.org

Locations

El Camino Health - Los Gatos

555 Knowles Drive, #100, Los Gatos, California 95032, United States

(408) 866-4059

Map of 555 Knowles Drive, #100, Los Gatos, California 95032, United States

Specialty

  • Occupational Therapist

Certifications

Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Duke: November 2021

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Continuing Education Courses Taken

Certificate Course in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Duke University, November 2021

Advanced BPPV, September 2019

Central Vestibular Disorders and Cervicogenic Dizziness, September 2019

What to do when it's not BPPV - Challenging Vestibular Disorders including Post Concussion Syndrome, September 2019

Spinning Beyond Basics: An Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation Course, November 2018

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

50% - 74%

Procedures and Tools

  • Bedside Head Impulse Test
  • Comprehensive Clinical Vestibular Exam
  • Functional mobility and gait assessment
  • Oculomotor testing

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Multidisciplinary

  • I work in, or have access to, a multidisciplinary team of vestibular specialists

Publications

Taught the following course to physical and occupational therapists at El Camino Hospital on two occasions: Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management in Acute Care and Outpatient Settings. 7 contact hours, 0.7 CEUs were provided to participants. Collaborated with Shana Townsend, P.T. to create the presentation and provide instruction and lab practice.

Licensing