Daria Alyssa Pressler

Daria Pressler, PT, DPT is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Pressler earned her DPT from the University of Dayton (2021) and BS from Xavier University (2018). Her current research is focused on understanding biomechanical and clinical factors contributing to musculoskeletal adverse events in individuals with chronic stroke during moderate- to high-intensity interval training. She is also a practicing physical therapist with experience in both neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, integrating clinical experience with her research. Dr. Pressler has presented nationally (e.g., CSM) and internationally (World Physiotherapy Congress) and has published in reputable peer-reviewed journals on a variety of topics related to post-stroke gait and community collaboration for stroke survivors. Her research has been internally funded by the prestigious University of Cincinnati University Resea