On which parts of the body do the majority of repetitive motion injuries occur? It's all in the wrist! 53% of repetitive motion injuries occur in the wrist. Other common areas that are affected by these types of injuries include: Hand, Finger and other upper extremities (excluding the wrist) 23%, Head, Neck and Trunk, including back and shoulders 16%, Knee, Foot, Toe and Other lower extremities 2%.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2002, Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in the United States.