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This study characterizes and assesses the content, quality, and readability of websites addressing exercise training for individuals with EDS\/G-HSD.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec022\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The first 350 English websites were Googled using search terms \u201cEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and exercise\u201d and \u201cEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and physical activity,\u201d targeting educational\/instructional sites on exercise training for adults with EDS\/G-HSD. Content was assessed using scientific consensus criteria, quality using Modified DISCERN, Global Quality Scale (GQS), and the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT), and readability using Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) and Flesh-Reading Ease Scores (FRES).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec023\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>78\/350 unique websites were included, most from industry organizations (37%) and personal commentary (24%). The mean content score was moderate 13.8\u2009\u00b1\u20094.4\/25. The content most discussed included: short\/long-term benefits of muscle strength, resistance training, and generalized exercise safety considerations. Median modified DISCERN and GQS scores were 4\/5 IQR [3\u20134] and 3\/5[2.3\u20134], respectively. Mean PEMAT understandability and actionability scores were 85%\u2009\u00b1\u200912% and 69%\u2009\u00b1\u200923%, respectively. Average FKGL was 11.0\u2009\u00b1\u20092.7 and FRES was 43.6\u2009\u00b1\u20097.2. Moderate-strong Spearman correlations were observed between total content scores and GQS (rho\u2009=\u20090.76) and DISCERN (rho\u2009=\u20090.52), p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001 for both.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec024\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Website content varied, most addressing general safety recommendations and multiple training modalities. While quality was moderate-to-good, future resources should focus on simplified language, actionable guidance, and visual aids. 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