" In addition to routine beatings with hosepipes , cables and other implements , the methods cited included prolonged suspension from the limbs in contorted and painful positions for extended periods , sometimes resulting in dislocation of the joints ; electric shocks to sensitive parts of the body ; the breaking of limbs ; forcing detainees to sit on sharp objects , causing serious injury and heightening the risk of infection ; and severe burns to parts of the body through the application of heated implements , " the report said .