Problem Statement: Beach volleyball is a high-intensity sport performed on unstable sand surfaces and under extreme weather conditions. Although sand surfaces help mitigate direct impact injuries to the joints compared to hard courts, their compliance and unevenness pose significant challenges to the neuromuscular system and joint stability. In Vietnam, while women’s beach volleyball is growing rapidly, medical protocols and injury prevention efforts still show a significant gap compared to the international standards set by the FIVB Medical Commission (2024). The prevalence of overuse injuries and acute injuries resulting from technical errors is directly impacting the career longevity and athletic performance of players.

Approach: This study employs a synthesis and analysis of epidemiological data from FIVB injury reports (Bahr & Reeser, 2003), combined with a situational survey of the morphology, physical fitness, and injury status of Vietnamese female beach volleyball athletes during Regional Games (SEA Games) and National Championships (Znews, 2022). Furthermore, the study conducts a comparative analysis of anthropometric indices and injury patterns between Vietnamese athletes and international professionals to identify specific risk factors (Bersola et al., 2019).

Purpose: The paper aims to identify the most common types of injuries, analyze injury mechanisms based on the biomechanics of movement on sand, and propose a comprehensive prevention framework including: technical optimization, specialized physical conditioning, training environment management, and the application of standardized medical protocols.

Results: Data indicate that the rate of acute injuries in beach volleyball is lower than in indoor volleyball (1.8 vs. 5.3 injuries per 1,000 hours) (Juhan et al., 2021). However, overuse injuries account for a high proportion, particularly low back pain (19% - 33%) and patellar tendinopathy (12% - 27%) (Bahr & Reeser, 2003). Vietnamese female athletes have a significantly lower mean height (176.8 cm) compared to top-tier global teams (over 185 cm), leading to an increased frequency and intensity of jumping to maintain offensive efficiency. This results in heightened cumulative stress on the knee joints and spine (Tuoi Tre, 2025).