And this improved flexibility likely decreases the chance of incurring certain muscle injuries.

这种改善的柔韧性可能会降低某些肌肉受伤的几率。

Stretching also isn't helpful for every kind of movement, especially those where muscle injuries aren't very common.

拉伸也不是对每一种运动都有帮助，尤其是那些肌肉损伤不太常见的运动。

Long-term improvements to your flexibility can provide a better range of motion for your joints, potentially reducing your risk of muscle injury in the short and long-term.

长期改善柔韧性可以为关节提供更好的运动范围，从而有可能降低短期和长期肌肉受伤的风险。