Abu was born and raised in London and is a Children’s Physiotherapist by background. He has been qualified as a physiotherapist for over 20 years and has spent most of his career working with children and families in a multitude of settings across London.

Abu is passionate about the positive role that inclusive sport, activity and exercise play in children’s development and well-being. He holds football coaching qualifications and has previously coached disabled children. Abu holds two Special Interest Group lead positions at a global level, with the aim of developing rehabilitation and physical medicine initiatives for children with cancer globally, including those in resource limited settings.

Abu currently works as a Children’s Physiotherapist in the private hospital sector and also as a senior Physiotherapy lecturer at a London University.