ForMaria Menounos, in particular, “DWTS” proved to be especially troublesome for her physically.

As she admitted to Celebuzz, “It took me almost a full year to heal.”

What happened to put the TV personality out of action?

Maria Menounos smiles on the red carpet

The issue occurred when Menounos fell onto her partner’s knee twice in quick succession.

After she was examined, doctors discovered Menounos' sprains were actually breaks.

It didn’t affect their performance, however, with the duo garnering a cumulative score of 25.

Maria Menounos poses on the red carpet

As Menounos quipped toUs Weekly, “I can’t believe how dangerous dancing is!

I told Derek, ‘I don’t understand!

I played ice hockey, football, basketball when did I get so fragile?’

Unfortunately the Hough’s too rough!”

I was at the doctor constantly getting MRIs, managing how many fractures this week."