I have pictures to post later on, but for whatever reason the forum is not working on my phone right now. Might need to do the update for my phone.
$60-$80 just to get there and back? Yeah, I wouldn't be able to do that twice a week either. Right now, his treatment is $67/session x2 a week. Things will definitely be a bit tighter for us financially.
Yes, they are concerned that a free swim could cause more damage to him. The way they explained it to me re: the scar tissue is that the ligament will never heal back together per se. The goal is to build enough scare tissue that it will help stabilize the knee, mimicking the ligament I guess. Building muscle mass will further stabilize the knee.
The lady is so amazing, I just have to gush about her for a moment. Angus is wary of all new people and even some people he's known his whole life. I told her this over the phone and expressed that he didn't like being handled by strangers and that I was worried he would fight the underwater treadmill. She was so loving toward him and just let him do his thing. She was patient and kind and something with him just clicked. He was still a bit resistant, but did the treadmill no program. After the laser therapy, he pressed his nose against her face, which is as close to a kiss as most people will get from him. AND THIS WAS HIS FIRST MEETING WITH HER. Not only this, but she's realistic, honest and did not push anything on me. Then, she goes a step further and gives us the electro-muscle stimulation for free, otherwise each visit would have been closer to $90/session. INCREDIBLE.
5 weeks seems like a short time to notice a significant improvement. Angus' "team" definitely let me know that this is no guarantee to work, which is troubling and stressful to think about. They also cautioned me that Angus is almost sure to suffer from arthritis later on in life. I am sure they will see improvements with Mateo. If he had a full tear it seems like it would take longer than 5 weeks to start to really heal. Keep us all posted on what happens! Angus and I send lots of healing and positive thoughts to you and Mateo. ^_^