Physical therapy assistance during labor increases the chances of vaginal delivery.

Physical therapy assistance during labor reduces the risk of a cesarean delivery.

Physical therapy assistance during labor reduces the intensity of pain and maternal anxiety.

Physical therapy assistance during labor reduces the risk of perineal laceration, and reduces the need for pharmacological analgesia.

The available literature lacks detailed description of mirror therapy sessions, particularly regarding the type of exercises, number of repetitions, and session content.

Most sessions were performed daily for 15 min over one month.

Exercises primarily consisted of motor exercises targeting the distal part of the limb.

Physical therapists can proficiently deliver motivational interviewing (MI)

MI produced a small increase in physical activity compared to minimal intervention.

Usual-care physical therapy may sufficiently address health-related behaviour change.

MI may be most beneficial for patients not actively receiving physical therapy care.