Frances Baratta-Ziska, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, C/NDT

Clinical Lead
Hospital for Special Surgery

I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Frances is a clinical lead at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), providing direct clinical care, education, training, developing clinical competency, and supporting staff to seek professional growth. She is Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist of APTA, holds a DPT degree from Temple University, a Master of Science in Health Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in PT from CUNY Hunter College. Frances lectures on topics relating to torticollis, skeletal dysplasia, and exercise. Frances has published on osteogenesis imperfecta, skeletal dysplasia, and telehealth. Frances is committed to helping her patients achieve their goals and participate in activities important to them.

Poster(s):

• A Case Report: Physical Therapy Management of an Infant with Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Cerebral Palsy

• Physical Therapy Postoperative Guideline for the Child Following Posterior Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation