This is such an individualized 'thing' - EDS is so unique to everyone that to answer such a question the way a person lives, how they wish to live, what they want to do and the goals they want to achieve, where they live and what is available to them, etc. all has to be taken into account for a treatment plan.
What has worked best for me, so far there is not a lot available locally due to lack of knowledge. I am still trying to achieve the best treatment plan for me - I do know that it must be approached as a multidiciplinary treatment protocol. That bracing and splinting and even eyeglasses, will not necessarily ruin the persons muscle/joint healing if worn for longer than what is taught for a typical person. Teaching us how to wear them from someone trained in progressive connective tissue disorders is absolutely necessary. That our range of montion is usually so varied and rarely typical, that when it is typical that is not necessarily a good thing (if it was previously wider). Building the smaller muscles around the joints will provide strength. Building the leg muscles (especially the calf muscles) will help the blood to pump and not pool reducing symptoms of Autonomic Dysfunction (like Syncope or pre)...muscle strength is key/ proper bracing and education on bracing and splints that allow for movement is important/ isometric exercise techniques etc.
Hydration
Hydration
Hydration
and the knowledge of how to keep hydration, the warning signs when the tank is low, and when to get help.