Greetings, sorry about the pain. Medication prescribed by your doctor is for bone health, plus pain killers, quite good. Physiotherapy treatment advised by your doctor is very outdated. Industry has changed. Physiotherapist are the best persons to decide which is best treatment for you.
Next Steps
hire a physiotherapist as your trainer for next 6 months. physio treatment should include trigger point therapy and strength training. with this approach you can return to sports and do all activities with knee.
Health Tips
if any questions do let me know.