Hey Swimtime,
I can't respond properly till tomorrow but just wanted to reach out and ask some questions. It's been what 3 months since surgery? What is he taking at this point for pain? What is he capable of - any partial weightbearing, bike, etc? Is he out of the boot and all that? Most importantly - what is the limiting factor....burning pain? swelling? That might give a clue for direction.
I wouldn't go near any PT who's going to say he's lazy...
Hang in there, this rodeo ain't over yet.