Two `` Dancing With the Stars '' contestants are on the mend from injuries . On Monday night 's show , contestant Amy Purdy landed in the hospital with a back injury following her performance with pro dancer Derek Hough . The 34-year-old athlete had won high scores from the show 's judges with her rumba , but after the routine , she said , she `` turned wrong '' and then found herself in a world of pain . `` Right after judging I kind of turned my head and my back cracked and it just seized up , '' Purdy said . `` Everything 's really painful right now , it 's hard to breathe . '' Later Purdy tweeted that she was `` in pain but I 'm in good hands . '' Because of her injury , Purdy sat out a group routine and `` Dancing With the Stars '' ran rehearsal footage instead . Purdy tweeted that she is n't sure whether she 'll be able to return to the competition next week , but she 's hopeful and excited for the routine she and Hough are scheduled to perform . The Paralympic snowboarder is n't the only `` Dancing '' contestant whose hard work on the dance floor has led to offstage pain . During an April 24 rehearsal , Danica McKellar broke a rib . The former `` Wonder Years '' actress was still recovering when she performed on Monday , but she said support from her fans helped her pull through . `` It 's sore , but it 's OK , '' McKellar said after her routine . `` You fight through it and do your best . ''
Two `` Dancing With the Stars '' contestants are facing injuries . During Monday 's show , Amy Purdy injured her back . Earlier , Danica McKellar broke a rib .