Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  indictment, bill of indictment(noun) a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense. 2  indictment(noun) an accusation of wrongdoing. the book is an indictment of modern philosophy.
1 Sports like gymnastics and rowing that require athletes to bend backward a lot can also cause back injuries.  Discs that have degenerated (broken down) over time and degenerative arthritis of the spine bones (vertebrae) are the most common causes of chronic low back pain.
Bending of the knee is full flexion and straightening the knee is full extension. Knee bending or squatting may be restricted due to pain, swelling or limited range of motion. Understanding the complaints, recent history of any injury, fever or infection and evaluating range of motion of the knee joint is important.