Publications

Peer-reviewed publications

1. Latella C, Beaumont P, Dargay NN, van den Hoek D. Rethinking the minimum standards for medalling in national, regional and international para-powerlifting competitions. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2026.doi:10.1123/ijspp.2026-0062
2. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P, Dal Bon C, Hodges P, Licina P. Restorative neurostimulation of the lumbar multifidus muscles improves mobility, strength, pain and disability in patients with mechanical chronic low back pain. European Spine Journal. 2026.doi:10.1007/s00586-026-10020-4
3. van den Hoek DJ, Beaumont P, van den Hoek AK, Owen PJ, Garrett JM, Buhmann R, Latella C. Normative data for the squat, bench press and deadlift exercises in powerlifting: data from 809,986 competition entries. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2024;27(10):734-42.doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2024.07.005
4. Garrett JM, Beaumont P, van den Hoek DJ, Veugelers K, Schmitz M, Bennett H. Injury profiles of elite, semi-elite, and recreational golfers, and their associated risk factors: a systematic review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2024;38(6):1157-76.doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004787
5. van den Hoek DJ, Mallard A, Garrett JM, Beaumont P, Howells RJ, Spathis JG, Pearson J, Latella C. Powerlifting participation and engagement across all ages: a retrospective, longitudinal, population analysis with comparison to community strength norms. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 2024;19(5):2199-209.doi:10.1177/17479541241244481
6. Beaumont P, Garrett J, van den Hoek D. How do intra-competition strategies differ between para-powerlifting podium and non-podium athletes? A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2024;38(3):584-91.doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004665
7. van den Hoek D, Beaumont P, Latella C. Athlete impairments in Paralympic sports. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2024;103(8):e111-2.doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000002476
8. van den Hoek D, Beaumont P, Latella C. Is it time to introduce athlete classification in para powerlifting? American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2024;103(6):e80-1.doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000002392
9. Beaumont P, van den Hoek D, Holland J, Garrett J. A scoping review of the physiological profiles of motorsport drivers: implications for athlete training. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2024;46(3):257-78.doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000808

Oral and poster presentations

1. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P, Dal Bon C, Hodges P, Licina P. Restorative neurostimulation of the lumbar multifidus muscles improves mobility, strength, pain and disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Scientific Meeting, Cape Town, May 2026. Special poster.
2. Beaumont P, Pincheira Miranda P, Licina P, Nowitzke A, Hodges P. Assessing the change in multifidus muscle stiffness following restorative neurostimulation for chronic low back pain. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Scientific Meeting, Cape Town, May 2026. Special poster.
3. Licina P, Beaumont P, Dal Bon C, Lehmann C, Meehan X. SBF50: a functional testing protocol that assesses the outcome of lumbar fusion surgery. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Scientific Meeting, Cape Town, May 2026. Oral.
4. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P, Dal Bon C, Hodges P, Licina P. Restorative neurostimulation of the lumbar multifidus muscles improves mobility, strength, pain and disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, April 2026. Oral.
5. Licina P, Beaumont P, Dal Bon C, Lehmann C, Meehan X. SBF50: a functional testing protocol that assesses the outcome of lumbar fusion surgery. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, April 2026. Oral.
6. Beaumont P, Pincheira Miranda P, Licina P, Hodges P. Assessing the long-term adaptations in the mechanical and structural properties of the multifidus muscle following 3 years of restorative neurostimulation therapy for chronic low back pain. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, April 2026. Oral.
7. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P, Hodges P, Licina P. Restorative neurostimulation improves function and strength in addition to pain, disability and quality of life in patients with persistent mechanical low back pain. North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, January 2026. Oral.
8. Namgay P, van den Hoek D, Beaumont P, Spathis J, Latella C. Developing and optimising a new coefficient to improve competition scoring and outcomes in World Para Powerlifting competitions. International Paralympic Committee Scientific Conference, Cairo, December 2025. Poster.
9. van den Hoek D, Garrett J, Beaumont P. Where to from here? Opportunities to improve engagement and performance in para-powerlifting. International Paralympic Committee Scientific Conference, Cairo, December 2025. Poster.
10. Beaumont P, van den Hoek D, Garrett J, Latella C. Strength differences in high-performing Paralympic powerlifters. International Paralympic Committee Scientific Conference, Cairo, December 2025. Poster.
11. van den Hoek D, Garrett J, Beaumont P. Setting a high bar(bell): profiling the most successful nation in para-powerlifting at the Paralympic Games. International Paralympic Committee Scientific Conference, Cairo, December 2025. Poster.
12. Beaumont P, Garrett J, van den Hoek D. Creating a blueprint for success in para-powerlifting: a detailed methodology aimed at identifying the traits of successful para athletes. International Paralympic Committee Scientific Conference, Cairo, December 2025. Poster.
13. van den Hoek D, Beaumont P, Dargay NN, Latella C. Rethinking the minimum standards for medalling in para-powerlifting competitions. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, Brisbane, November 2025. Poster.
14. Beaumont P, Bethune S, Licina P. Engagement with preoperative education materials is associated with improved postoperative satisfaction. Canada, Australia and New Zealand Combined Spine Society Meeting, Hamilton Island, October 2025. Oral.
15. Licina P, Beaumont P, Meehan X, Blackman M. PROMs, functional testing or wearables: is there an optimal way to assess outcome after spine fusion surgery? Canada, Australia and New Zealand Combined Spine Society Meeting, Hamilton Island, October 2025. Oral.
16. Beaumont P, Pincheira Miranda P, Licina P, Nowitzke A, Hodges P. Stiffness of the lumbar multifidus muscle following restorative neurostimulation for chronic back pain. Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, August 2025. Poster.
17. Beaumont P, Meehan X, Blackman M, Licina P. Are PROMs enough? Using functional tests to assess the outcome of spinal fusion surgery. Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, May 2025. Oral.
18. Beaumont P, Pincheira Miranda P, Licina P, Hodges P. Restorative neurostimulation selectively decreased intramuscular connective tissue within the lumbar multifidus in patients with persistent mechanical low back pain. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, April 2025. Poster.
19. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P, Blackman M, Hodges P, Licina P. Preliminary analysis of the first prospective observational study of ReActiv8 for persistent mechanical low back pain in spinal surgery practice. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, April 2025. Top 10 poster.
20. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P. The learning curve of ReActiv8 implantation. North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, February 2025. Poster.
21. Nowitzke A, Licina P, Beaumont P, Blackman M, Hodges P. A preliminary analysis of the effectiveness of restorative neurostimulation for persistent mechanical low back pain. North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, February 2025. Oral.
22. Beaumont P, Pincheira Miranda P, Hodges P. Using ultrasonography to assess the condition of the lumbar multifidus following restorative neurostimulation: a preliminary analysis. Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics and Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society Combined Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, December 2024. Oral.
23. Rochford M, Beaumont P, Licina P. Using data to inform patients undergoing lumbar discectomy. Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, October 2024. Oral.
24. Beaumont P, Pincheira Miranda P, Hodges P. Using ultrasonography to assess the condition of the lumbar multifidus following restorative neurostimulation: a preliminary analysis. University of Southern Queensland School of Health and Medical Sciences Student Research Symposium, Brisbane, August 2024. Oral.
25. Licina P, Namvar M, Beaumont P. Using machine learning to predict the likelihood of success after lumbar fusion. Australian Orthopaedic Association Queensland Branch Annual Scientific Meeting, Noosa, August 2024. Oral.
26. Licina P, Namvar M, Beaumont P. Using machine learning to predict the likelihood of success after lumbar fusion. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Scientific Meeting, Milan, May 2024. Oral.
27. Licina P, Namvar M, Beaumont P. Using machine learning to predict the likelihood of success after lumbar fusion. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, April 2024. Oral.
28. Nowitzke A, Beaumont P. The learning curve of ReActiv8 implantation. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, April 2024. Top 10 poster.
29. Beaumont P, Rochford M, Strazzeri D, Licina P. Assessing the efficacy of simultaneous cold compression on acute postoperative pain following lumbar fusion surgery. Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, April 2024. Top 10 poster.
30. Beaumont P, Owen P, Licina P. The 5-year outcomes of spinal fusions. Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, November 2023. Oral.
31. van den Hoek D, Garrett J, Beaumont P. Are powerlifting athletes competing in drug-tested federations weaker than their untested counterparts? A 10-year longitudinal analysis. National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, July 2023. Poster.
32. Beaumont P, van den Hoek D, Garrett J, Latella C. How do the intra-competition strategies differ between para-powerlifting winners and other medal-winning athletes? National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, July 2023. Poster.
33. Beaumont P, Garrett J, van den Hoek D, Latella C. Are gold medallist Paralympic powerlifters simply stronger than silver and bronze medallists? National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, July 2023. Oral.
34. Beaumont P, Owen P, Licina P. Using big data to assess the efficacy of spinal fusions. Australian Orthopaedic Association QORF Collaborative Musculoskeletal Research Meeting, Brisbane, June 2023. Poster.
35. Licina P, Beaumont P, Young M. Comparison of healing rates between rigid and semi-rigid bracing in adolescent lumbar pars bone stress injuries. Global Spine Congress, Prague, June 2023. Poster.
36. Licina P, Young M, McMeniman M, Brucksch-Domanski T, Beaumont P. Comparison of healing rates between rigid and semi-rigid bracing in adolescent lumbar pars bone stress injuries. SPINEWEEK, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Melbourne, May 2023. Special poster.
37. Beaumont P, Garrett J, van den Hoek D. Competition strategies for elite para-powerlifters. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, Brisbane, November 2022. Poster.

Invited sessions

1. Restorative Knowledge Forum Australia II, Scientific Session. Sydney, July 2026.

Awards, scholarships and prizes

• 2026Spine Society of Australia, Alastair Robson Award for most outstanding contribution by a clinician
• 2026Spine Society of Australia, Clayton Adam Award for best basic science paper by a junior researcher
• 2026Spine Society of Australia Early Career Scholarship
• 2025Spine Society of Australia Early Career Scholarship
• 2025Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, top 10 poster
• 2024ABC-ANZORS Annual Scientific Meeting, PhD Student Award finalist
• 2024University of Southern Queensland Student Research Symposium, Judges' Award
• 2024Spine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, top 10 poster
• 2024Nancy Low Choy Memorial Endowed HDR Development Scholarship
• 2024Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
• 2024Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics travel grant
• 2024Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society travel grant
• 2023National Strength and Conditioning Association Undergraduate Award, top 5 nominee